spir·i·tous

[spir-i-tuhs]
adjective Archaic.
of the nature of spirit; immaterial, ethereal, or refined.

Origin:
1595–1605; spirit + -ous

non·spir·it·ous, adjective
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spiritous (ˈspɪrɪtəs) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  a variant spelling of spirituous
2.  archaic high-spirited
3.  archaic ethereal; pure

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Collects and remits sales tax paid on state-controlled spiritous liquor sold in state-contracted liquor agencies.
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