spritt
Icelandic
Etymology
Attested since the 19th century. Borrowed from Danish sprit, from German Sprit, from French esprit, from Latin spīritus.
Pronunciation
Noun
spritt n (genitive singular spritts, no plural)
- a clear, strong solution of alcohol
- the alcohol itself; pure alcohol (usually ethanol)
- rubbing alcohol
- industrial alcohol (as fuel, etc.)
- (colloquial) alcoholic drinks
Declension
declension of spritt
Related terms
References
- Ásgeir Blöndal Magnússon — Íslensk orðsifjabók, (1989). Reykjavík, Orðabók Háskólans. (Available on Málið.is under the “Eldra mál” tab.)
Swedish
Adjective
spritt
Verb
spritt
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