Spiritous
Pronunciation : Spir"it*ous
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [Cf. Spirituous.]
Definition : 1. Like spirit; refined; defecated; pure. [R.] More refined, more spirituous and pure. Milton.
2. Ardent; active. [R.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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