Sprit (?), v. t. [Akin to G. spritzen, sprutzen. See Sprit, v. i.]

To throw out with force from a narrow orifice; to eject; to spurt out.

[Obs.]

Sir T. Browne.

 

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Sprit, v. i. [AS. spryttan to sprout, but. See Sprout, v. i., and cf. Spurt, v. t., Sprit a spar.]

To sprout; to bud; to germinate, as barley steeped for malt.

 

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Sprit, n.

A shoot; a sprout.

[Obs.]

Mortimer.

 

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Sprit, n. [OE. spret, AS. spreot a sprit; spear; akin to D. spriet, and E. sprout, sprit, v.t. & i. See Sprout, v. i.] Naut.

A small boom, pole, or spar, which crosses the sail of a boat diagonally from the mast to the upper aftmost corner, which it is used to extend and elevate.

 

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