First Known Use: 14th century
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sprite
noun \ˈsprīt\
in stories : a small creature that has magical powers : an elf or fairy
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Origin of SPRITE
Middle English sprit, from Anglo-French espriz, espirit spirit, sprite — more at spirit
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noun \ˈsprīt\
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