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Definition of sprit
: a spar that crosses a fore-and-aft sail diagonally
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McCain is resting comfortably and is in good sprits, the statement adds, and will spend the week at home in Arizona.
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But, the prime minister is still finding time to relax, and has thrown herself into the holiday sprit, picking up all manner of souvenirs.
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But, the prime minister is still finding time to relax, and has thrown herself into the holiday sprit, picking up all manner of souvenirs.
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Origin and Etymology of sprit
Middle English spret, sprit, from Old English sprēot pole, spear; akin to Old English -sprūtan to sprout
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