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Esprit

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es⋅prit

[e-spree]
–noun
sprightliness of spirit or wit; lively intelligence.

Origin:
1585–95; < F < L spīritus spirit
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es·prit   (ě-sprē')   
n.  
  1. Liveliness of mind or spirit; sprightliness.

  2. Esprit de corps. See Synonyms at morale.


[French, from Latin spīritus, spirit; see spirit.]
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