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sprite

Main Entry: sprite

Pronunciation: \ˈsprīt\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English sprit, from Anglo-French espriz, espirit spirit, sprite — more at spirit

Date: 14th century

1 a archaic : soul b : a disembodied spirit : ghost
2 a : elf, fairy b : an elfish person

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