water sprite
noun
a sprite or spirit inhabiting the water, as an undine.
Origin of water sprite
1First recorded in 1790–1800
Words Nearby water sprite
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How to use water sprite in a sentence
So, the gallant seaman ran the water sprite between the two other ships and took up his position as leader.
Famous Privateersmen and Adventurers of the Sea | Charles H. L. JohnstonIn the beck itself, near the large rock, at a slight fall in the water, I saw a water sprite.
The Coming of the Fairies | Arthur Conan DoyleThe water sprite came very gently out of the river, and seating herself upon the edge of the grassy bank, she spoke to him.
The Bee-Man of Orn and Other Fanciful Tales | Frank R. StocktonThe water sprite bowed, and dancing over the dewy grass to the river, threw herself into it.
The Bee-Man of Orn and Other Fanciful Tales | Frank R. StocktonDown in the deep sea lived Ripple, a happy little water sprite.
Lulu's Library, Volume II | Louisa M. Alcott
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