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spriest

[ sprahy-ist ]
/ ˈspraɪ ɪst /
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adjective
a superlative of spry.
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How to use spriest in a sentence

  • They say that you're a great jumper—the spriest jumper in all Pleasant Valley.

    The Tale of Kiddie Katydid|Arthur Scott Bailey
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