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sprit

noun
\ ˈsprit How to pronounce sprit (audio) \

Definition of sprit

: a spar that crosses a fore-and-aft sail diagonally

First Known Use of sprit

14th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for sprit

Middle English spret, sprit, from Old English sprēot pole, spear; akin to Old English -sprūtan to sprout

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