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spirt (spɜːt)

—n
	a variant spelling of spurt

spurt or spirt (spɜːt)

—vb
1.	to gush or cause to gush forth in a sudden stream or jet
2.	to make a sudden effort

—n
3.	a sudden forceful stream or jet
4.	a short burst of activity, speed, or energy

[C16: perhaps related to Middle High German sprützen to squirt]

spirt or spirt

—vb

—n

[C16: perhaps related to Middle High German sprützen to squirt]

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