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sprit

noun (sprits)

«sprit» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(old use) A sprit is a thin, stiff stalk of rush or reed, used to tie things, such as halters for cattle. tree →
(sailing) A sprit is a pole that slants across a sail. tree →

In the lessons

in the tales, the rushes a farmer plaits into ties for his cows

Examples

The goodman was plaiting sprit-binnings for the cows. tree →
Binnings are halters for cattle made of sprit or rushes. tree →

Note

nothing for maths

On Mova

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