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spritsail
noun sprit·sail \ˈsprit-ˌsāl, -səl\
Definition of SPRITSAIL
1
: a sail extended by a sprit
2
: a sail formerly set on a yard beneath the bowsprit
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First Known Use of SPRITSAIL
15th century
Rhymes with SPRITSAIL
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