Old-timey wizard who needs to learn some manners?

The answer to the crossword question “Old-timey wizard who needs to learn some manners?” is SPITTINGMAGE. This may refer to a fictional character or archetype of a magical practitioner who is described as old-timey, indicating an old-fashioned or traditional approach to magic. The use of the term “spitting” suggests that the character may have a habit of speaking with excessive saliva or may even intentionally project saliva during spellcasting. The inclusion of “mage” in the answer implies a certain level of expertise in magic, but the need to learn manners may suggest that the character has not yet mastered the social graces expected of a practitioner of magic.