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ˈspiritful, a. Obs. or dial.
[f. spirit n.]
1. Having a spiritual or refined character.
1546Bolton Arraignm. Errour 43 Others againe of finer tempers and spirits, that must be undone a finer way, a more spiritfull way, the grosse way is too low for them. 1643Milton Divorce Introd. Wks. 1851 IV. 10 The spiritfull and orderly life of our grown men. a1665J. Goodwin Filled w. the Spirit (1867) 387 That such a doctrine or ministry, which some count legal and low is far more spiritful and raised than [etc.].
2. Of persons: Full of spirit or animation; spirited, vigorous, energetic. (Freq. c 1610–70.)
1598Drayton Heroical Ep. (1619) Catal., Couragious Poole and that brave spiritfull Queene. 1650Howell Giraffi's Revolution Naples i. 76 Naples,..the Nurse of so many valiant Champions, and spiritfull Cavaliers. 1673O. Walker Educ. 192 Making us stand upon our guard, which renders the mind more diligent, vigorous, brisk, and spiritfull. 1748Richardson Clarissa (1811) III. 63 Miss Howe is a charming creature too; but confoundedly smart and spiritful. 1851Mayhew Lond. Labour I. 386/2 He was always a spiritful man, and it hurted him sorely that he should come to this at last. 1886Cheshire Gloss. 332.
b. Of horses: Mettlesome.
1644Digby Nat. Bodies & Soul 458 The spiritfull horse dutyfully beareth the soldier.
3. Of actions, etc.: Performed with, characterized by, spirit or vigour.
1614Latham Falconry (1633) 87 All which..tempteth the Hawke to flye couragiously with more eagernesse and spiritfull assurance to enioy him. 1643Milton Divorce xi. Wks. 1851 IV. 50 And what is life without the vigor and spiritfull exercise of life?
4. Of liquor: Impregnated with some active or lively principle; spirituous.
1608Sylvester Du Bartas ii. iv. iv. Decay 1155 The spirit-full bloud spins in his Father's face. 1644Digby Nat. Bodies xvii. 145 Wine, or other spirittfull liquors. 1662Hibbert Body Divinity i. 312 Poyson..is subtle and spiritful, and therefore incorporates with that which is most subtle in man, his spirits. 1675Baxter Cath. Theol. ii. ii. 36 To know that the Drink is pleasant to the tast, exhilerating, spiritful.
transf.1643T. Goodwin Child of Light 97 That word is inspired with a principle, most quick, spiritfull, and active.
Hence † ˈspiritfully adv.; † ˈspiritfulness.
1644Digby Nat. Bodies xxviii. 254 The exceeding life and spiritefulnesse of his eyes. 1655tr. Sorel's Com. Hist. Francion ix. 10 Sir, said Nays, very spiritfully unto him, I plainly perceive [etc.]. a1665J. Goodwin Filled w. the Spirit (1867) 464 This same activeness and spiritfulness in the service of God. |