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/spraɪt/
supernatural being
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sprite' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'sprit,' where 'spiritus' meant 'spirit.'
Historical Evolution
'sprit' transformed into the modern English word 'sprite.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'spirit or ghost,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a small supernatural being.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a small, supernatural being or creature, often depicted as a fairy or elf.
The forest was said to be inhabited by sprites.
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