sprite
noun
(in folklore) an elf, fairy, or goblin.
spright
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a variation of
sprite.
Example Sentences
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We have also spright, impregnable, and other misspelt words, for which it is difficult to assign a reason.
From Notes and Queries, Number 212, November 19, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. by George Bell
I hope for the succour of Him in whose hand Is the Kingdom, the Maker of body and spright.
From The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night, Volume II by John Payne
But fayrest she, when so she doth display The gate with pearles and rubyes richly dight, Throgh which her words so wise do make their way, To beare the message of her gentle spright.
From The Poetical Works of Edmund Spenser, Volume 5 by Edmund Spenser
When these sad sights were overpast and gone, My spright was greatly moved in her rest, With inward ruth and deare affection, To see so great things by so small distrest.
From The Poetical Works of Edmund Spenser, Volume 5 by Edmund Spenser
O thou, the love of whom doth fill my heart and overflow, Even when wine, with water mixed, fills up the brimming bowl, O thou for whom desire torments my body and my spright!
From The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night, Volume I by John Payne
