sprits

sprit

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sprit]
- /sprɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sprit]
- /sprɪt/

Definition of sprits word

noun sprits a small pole or spar crossing a fore-and-aft sail diagonally from the mast to the upper aftermost corner, serving to extend the sail. 1

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Origin of sprits

First appearance:

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English spret, Old English sprēot; cognate with Dutch, German Spriet; akin to sprout

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Parts of speech for Sprits

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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sprits popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

sprits usage trend in Literature

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