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Definition of Spright
1. n. Spirit; mind; soul; state of mind; mood.
2. v. t. To haunt, as a spright.
Definition of Spright
1. Noun. (obsolete spelling of sprite) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Spright
1. sprite [n -S] - See also: sprite
Lexicographical Neighbors of Spright
Literary usage of Spright
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Modern British Drama: In Five Volumes by Sir Walter Scott, Walter Scott (1811)
"Cad. Hey ! why, would you carry me to dine with his royal highness ? spright.
With pleasure. Cad. My dear friend, I shall take it as tht spirit; ..."
2. The British Drama: Comprehending the Best Plays in the English Language by Sir Walter Scott, Walter Scott (1804)
"spright. I have a project that I think will prevail. Cape. Of what kind ? spright.
Bordering upon the dramatic; but the time is so pressing, I shall be at a ..."
3. The British Drama: Comprehending the Best Plays in the English Language (1804)
"spright. His highness has just sent me an invitation to dine with him : now every
body ... spright. Now, if you will go in that capacity, I shall be glad of ..."
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