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Word: Spright
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 17th century; earliest use found in Francis Bacon (1561–1626), lord chancellor, politician, and philosopher. Origin unknown. Perhaps a specific (metaphorical) use of sprite, or perhaps compare sprit
Definition:
A type of stout wooden arrow or bolt used in naval warfare, designed to pierce the timbers of a ship when fired from a musket.
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