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v. abduct, remove secretly; invigorate, enliven, animate n. soul; supernatural being, demon, ghost; psyche; essence; essential nature; intent; vivacity, energy, animation; character, overall feeling, alcohol (British) | ||||
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Spirit Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Spirit
(n.)
A rough breathing; an aspirate, as the letter h; also, a mark to denote aspiration; a breathing.
(n.)
A solution in alcohol of a volatile principle. Cf. Tincture.
(n.)
Air set in motion by breathing; breath; hence, sometimes, life itself.
(n.)
Any liquid produced by distillation; especially, alcohol, the spirits, or spirit, of wine (it having been first distilled from wine): -- often in the plural.
(n.)
Any one of the four substances, sulphur, sal ammoniac, quicksilver, or arsenic (or, according to some, orpiment).
(n.)
Any supernatural being, good or bad; an apparition; a specter; a ghost; also, sometimes, a sprite,; a fairy; an elf.
(n.)
Energy, vivacity, ardor, enthusiasm, courage, etc.
(n.)
Intent; real meaning; -- opposed to the letter, or to formal statement; also, characteristic quality, especially such as is derived from the individual genius or the personal character; as, the spirit of an enterprise, of a document, or the like.
(n.)
Life, or living substance, considered independently of corporeal existence; an intelligence conceived of apart from any physical organization or embodiment; vital essence, force, or energy, as distinct from matter.
(n.)
One who is vivacious or lively; one who evinces great activity or peculiar characteristics of mind or temper; as, a ruling spirit; a schismatic spirit.
(n.)
Rum, whisky, brandy, gin, and other distilled liquors having much alcohol, in distinction from wine and malt liquors.
(n.)
Specifically, a disembodied soul; the human soul after it has left the body.
(n.)
Stannic chloride. See under Stannic.
(n.)
Temper or disposition of mind; mental condition or disposition; intellectual or moral state; -- often in the plural; as, to be cheerful, or in good spirits; to be downhearted, or in bad spirits.
(n.)
Tenuous, volatile, airy, or vapory substance, possessed of active qualities.
(n.)
The intelligent, immaterial and immortal part of man; the soul, in distinction from the body in which it resides; the agent or subject of vital and spiritual functions, whether spiritual or material.
(v. t.)
To animate with vigor; to excite; to encourage; to inspirit; as, civil dissensions often spirit the ambition of private men; -- sometimes followed by up.
(v. t.)
To convey rapidly and secretly, or mysteriously, as if by the agency of a spirit; to kidnap; -- often with away, or off.
(n.)
A rough breathing; an aspirate, as the letter h; also, a mark to denote aspiration; a breathing.
(n.)
A solution in alcohol of a volatile principle. Cf. Tincture.
(n.)
Air set in motion by breathing; breath; hence, sometimes, life itself.
(n.)
Any liquid produced by distillation; especially, alcohol, the spirits, or spirit, of wine (it having been first distilled from wine): -- often in the plural.
(n.)
Any one of the four substances, sulphur, sal ammoniac, quicksilver, or arsenic (or, according to some, orpiment).
(n.)
Any supernatural being, good or bad; an apparition; a specter; a ghost; also, sometimes, a sprite,; a fairy; an elf.
(n.)
Energy, vivacity, ardor, enthusiasm, courage, etc.
(n.)
Intent; real meaning; -- opposed to the letter, or to formal statement; also, characteristic quality, especially such as is derived from the individual genius or the personal character; as, the spirit of an enterprise, of a document, or the like.
(n.)
Life, or living substance, considered independently of corporeal existence; an intelligence conceived of apart from any physical organization or embodiment; vital essence, force, or energy, as distinct from matter.
(n.)
One who is vivacious or lively; one who evinces great activity or peculiar characteristics of mind or temper; as, a ruling spirit; a schismatic spirit.
(n.)
Rum, whisky, brandy, gin, and other distilled liquors having much alcohol, in distinction from wine and malt liquors.
(n.)
Specifically, a disembodied soul; the human soul after it has left the body.
(n.)
Stannic chloride. See under Stannic.
(n.)
Temper or disposition of mind; mental condition or disposition; intellectual or moral state; -- often in the plural; as, to be cheerful, or in good spirits; to be downhearted, or in bad spirits.
(n.)
Tenuous, volatile, airy, or vapory substance, possessed of active qualities.
(n.)
The intelligent, immaterial and immortal part of man; the soul, in distinction from the body in which it resides; the agent or subject of vital and spiritual functions, whether spiritual or material.
(v. t.)
To animate with vigor; to excite; to encourage; to inspirit; as, civil dissensions often spirit the ambition of private men; -- sometimes followed by up.
(v. t.)
To convey rapidly and secretly, or mysteriously, as if by the agency of a spirit; to kidnap; -- often with away, or off.
| WordNet 2.0 |
spirit
Noun
1. the vital principle or animating force within living things
(hypernym) vital principle, life principle
(hyponym) soul, psyche
(derivation) spiritize, spiritise
2. the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people; "the feel of the city excited him"; "a clergyman improved the tone of the meeting"; "it had the smell of treason"
(synonym) tone, feel, feeling, flavor, flavour, look, smell
(hypernym) atmosphere, ambiance, ambience
(hyponym) Hollywood
(derivation) spirit up, inspirit
3. a fundamental emotional and activating principle determining one's character
(hypernym) character, fiber, fibre
(hyponym) courage, courageousness, bravery
(derivation) spiritize, spiritise
4. any incorporeal supernatural being that can become visible (or audible) to human beings
(synonym) disembodied spirit
(hypernym) spiritual being, supernatural being
(hyponym) control
5. the state of a person's emotions (especially with regard to pleasure or dejection); "his emotional state depended on her opinion"; "he was in good spirits"; "his spirit rose"
(synonym) emotional state
(hypernym) emotion
(hyponym) embarrassment
(derivation) spirit up, inspirit
6. the intended meaning of a communication
(synonym) intent, purport
(hypernym) meaning, significance, signification, import
7. animation and energy in action or expression; "it was a heavy play and the actors tried in vain to give life to it"
(synonym) liveliness, life, sprightliness
(hypernym) animation, spiritedness, invigoration, brio, vivification
(hyponym) airiness, delicacy
(attribute) lively
(derivation) spirit up, inspirit
8. an inclination or tendency of a certain kind; "he had a change of heart"
(synonym) heart
(hypernym) disposition, temperament
Verb
1. infuse with spirit; "The company spirited him up"
(synonym) spirit up, inspirit
(hypernym) enliven, liven, liven up, invigorate, animate
(derivation) liveliness, life, sprightliness
Noun
1. the vital principle or animating force within living things
(hypernym) vital principle, life principle
(hyponym) soul, psyche
(derivation) spiritize, spiritise
2. the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people; "the feel of the city excited him"; "a clergyman improved the tone of the meeting"; "it had the smell of treason"
(synonym) tone, feel, feeling, flavor, flavour, look, smell
(hypernym) atmosphere, ambiance, ambience
(hyponym) Hollywood
(derivation) spirit up, inspirit
3. a fundamental emotional and activating principle determining one's character
(hypernym) character, fiber, fibre
(hyponym) courage, courageousness, bravery
(derivation) spiritize, spiritise
4. any incorporeal supernatural being that can become visible (or audible) to human beings
(synonym) disembodied spirit
(hypernym) spiritual being, supernatural being
(hyponym) control
5. the state of a person's emotions (especially with regard to pleasure or dejection); "his emotional state depended on her opinion"; "he was in good spirits"; "his spirit rose"
(synonym) emotional state
(hypernym) emotion
(hyponym) embarrassment
(derivation) spirit up, inspirit
6. the intended meaning of a communication
(synonym) intent, purport
(hypernym) meaning, significance, signification, import
7. animation and energy in action or expression; "it was a heavy play and the actors tried in vain to give life to it"
(synonym) liveliness, life, sprightliness
(hypernym) animation, spiritedness, invigoration, brio, vivification
(hyponym) airiness, delicacy
(attribute) lively
(derivation) spirit up, inspirit
8. an inclination or tendency of a certain kind; "he had a change of heart"
(synonym) heart
(hypernym) disposition, temperament
Verb
1. infuse with spirit; "The company spirited him up"
(synonym) spirit up, inspirit
(hypernym) enliven, liven, liven up, invigorate, animate
(derivation) liveliness, life, sprightliness
| The Phrase Finder |
The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak
Origin
From the Bible, Matthew 26:41. 'Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.'
Origin
From the Bible, Matthew 26:41. 'Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.'
| hEnglish - advanced version |
spirit
spirit
\spir"it\ (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. spirited; p. pr. & vb. n. spiriting.]
1. to animate with vigor; to excite; to encourage; to inspirit; as, civil dissensions often spirit the ambition of private men; -- sometimes followed by up. many officers and private men spirit up and assist those obstinate people to continue in their rebellion.
2. to convey rapidly and secretly, or mysteriously, as if by the agency of a spirit; to kidnap; -- often with away, or off. the ministry had him spirited away, and carried abroad as a dangerous person. & pope. i felt as if i had been spirited into some castle of antiquity. --willis.
similar words(37)
zombie spirit
proof spirit
spirit of mindererus
holy spirit plant
intercession of the spirit
team spirit
holy spirit
spirit of vitriolic ether
zombi spirit
spirit butterfly
the great spirit
spirit level
spirit lamp
familiar spirit
petroleum spirit
spirit duck
rectified spirit
party spirit
the spirit
spirit of turpentine
spirit up
to walk after the spirit
witness of the spirit
pyroacetic spirit
spirit of vitriol
guardian spirit
spirit of nitrous ether
spirit rapping
spirit of salt
spirit of hartshorn
spirit of sense
spirit of wine
wood spirit
sweet spirit of niter
spirit rapper
unclean spirit
a spirit level
spirit
\spir"it\ (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. spirited; p. pr. & vb. n. spiriting.]
1. to animate with vigor; to excite; to encourage; to inspirit; as, civil dissensions often spirit the ambition of private men; -- sometimes followed by up. many officers and private men spirit up and assist those obstinate people to continue in their rebellion.
2. to convey rapidly and secretly, or mysteriously, as if by the agency of a spirit; to kidnap; -- often with away, or off. the ministry had him spirited away, and carried abroad as a dangerous person. & pope. i felt as if i had been spirited into some castle of antiquity. --willis.
similar words(37)
zombie spirit
proof spirit
spirit of mindererus
holy spirit plant
intercession of the spirit
team spirit
holy spirit
spirit of vitriolic ether
zombi spirit
spirit butterfly
the great spirit
spirit level
spirit lamp
familiar spirit
petroleum spirit
spirit duck
rectified spirit
party spirit
the spirit
spirit of turpentine
spirit up
to walk after the spirit
witness of the spirit
pyroacetic spirit
spirit of vitriol
guardian spirit
spirit of nitrous ether
spirit rapping
spirit of salt
spirit of hartshorn
spirit of sense
spirit of wine
wood spirit
sweet spirit of niter
spirit rapper
unclean spirit
a spirit level
| JM Welsh <=> English Dictionary |
Ednyw
Ednyw = n. essence, spirit
Ednyw = n. essence, spirit
El
El = n. intelligence, spirit
En
En = n. a living principle; a being; a spirit, a. essential
Mugraid
Mugraid = n. a mighty spirit
Nwy
Nwy = n. what pervades; spirit gas
Ysbryd
Ysbryd = n. a spirit, a ghost
Spirit Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
| A Dictionary of Alternative-Medicine Methods |
spirit
Among other things, wind; breath; life; the alleged vital force within living beings; an alleged soul inside or outside a living being; any alleged supernatural being; the nature of a person or of a group of persons; genius; and liveliness.
Among other things, wind; breath; life; the alleged vital force within living beings; an alleged soul inside or outside a living being; any alleged supernatural being; the nature of a person or of a group of persons; genius; and liveliness.
| Hepatitis Central (TM) Liver Disease Medical Glossary |
Spirit
Alcohol or water-alcohol solution of medicinal substances, usually 10% alcohol: essence
Alcohol or water-alcohol solution of medicinal substances, usually 10% alcohol: essence
Spirit Definition from Religion & Spirituality Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Rakefet |
Spirit
Spirit Cosmically, the homogeneous emanation from the universal cosmic monad; in man, the direct emanation of his spiritual monad, the immortal element in us which never was born and which retains through the mahamanvantara its own quality, essence, and characteristics. It sends its ray through the laya-centers of all the various sheaths of consciousness-substance, and is itself a ray of the all-spirit is used specifically for the union of the higher part of manas with atma-buddhi.
"The lack of any mutual agreement between writers in the use of this word has resulted in dire confusion. It is commonly made synonymous with soul; and the lexicographers countenance the usage. In Theosophical teachings the term 'Spirit' is applied solely to that which belongs directly to Universal Consciousness, and which is its homogeneous and unadulterated emanation. Thus, the higher Mind in Man or his Ego (Manas) is when linked indissolubly with Buddhi, a spirit; while the term 'Soul,' human or even animal (the lower Manas acting in animals as instinct), is applied only to Kama-Manas, and qualified as the living soul. This is nephesh, is Hebrew, the 'breath of life.' Spirit is formless and immaterial, being, when individualised, of the highest spiritual substance -- Suddasatwa [Suddha-sattva], the divine essence, of which the body of the manifesting highest Dhyanis are formed.Therefore, the Theosophists reject the appellation 'Spirits' for those phantoms which appear in the phenomenal manifestation of the Spiritualists, and call them 'shells,' and various other names. (See 'Suksham Sarira [sukshma-sarira].)
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Spirit Cosmically, the homogeneous emanation from the universal cosmic monad; in man, the direct emanation of his spiritual monad, the immortal element in us which never was born and which retains through the mahamanvantara its own quality, essence, and characteristics. It sends its ray through the laya-centers of all the various sheaths of consciousness-substance, and is itself a ray of the all-spirit is used specifically for the union of the higher part of manas with atma-buddhi.
"The lack of any mutual agreement between writers in the use of this word has resulted in dire confusion. It is commonly made synonymous with soul; and the lexicographers countenance the usage. In Theosophical teachings the term 'Spirit' is applied solely to that which belongs directly to Universal Consciousness, and which is its homogeneous and unadulterated emanation. Thus, the higher Mind in Man or his Ego (Manas) is when linked indissolubly with Buddhi, a spirit; while the term 'Soul,' human or even animal (the lower Manas acting in animals as instinct), is applied only to Kama-Manas, and qualified as the living soul. This is nephesh, is Hebrew, the 'breath of life.' Spirit is formless and immaterial, being, when individualised, of the highest spiritual substance -- Suddasatwa [Suddha-sattva], the divine essence, of which the body of the manifesting highest Dhyanis are formed.Therefore, the Theosophists reject the appellation 'Spirits' for those phantoms which appear in the phenomenal manifestation of the Spiritualists, and call them 'shells,' and various other names. (See 'Suksham Sarira [sukshma-sarira].)
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| Easton's Bible Dictionary |
Spirit
(Heb. ruah; Gr. pneuma), properly wind or breath. In 2 Thess. 2:8 it means "breath," and in Eccl. 8:8 the vital principle in man. It also denotes the rational, immortal soul by which man is distinguished (Acts 7:59; 1 Cor. 5:5; 6:20; 7:34), and the soul in its separate state (Heb. 12:23), and hence also an apparition (Job 4:15; Luke 24:37, 39), an angel (Heb. 1:14), and a demon (Luke 4:36; 10:20). This word is used also metaphorically as denoting a tendency (Zech. 12:10; Luke 13:11). In Rom. 1:4, 1 Tim. 3:16, 2 Cor. 3:17, 1 Pet. 3:18, it designates the divine nature.
(Heb. ruah; Gr. pneuma), properly wind or breath. In 2 Thess. 2:8 it means "breath," and in Eccl. 8:8 the vital principle in man. It also denotes the rational, immortal soul by which man is distinguished (Acts 7:59; 1 Cor. 5:5; 6:20; 7:34), and the soul in its separate state (Heb. 12:23), and hence also an apparition (Job 4:15; Luke 24:37, 39), an angel (Heb. 1:14), and a demon (Luke 4:36; 10:20). This word is used also metaphorically as denoting a tendency (Zech. 12:10; Luke 13:11). In Rom. 1:4, 1 Tim. 3:16, 2 Cor. 3:17, 1 Pet. 3:18, it designates the divine nature.
Intercession of the Spirit
(Rom. 8:26, 27; John 14:26). "Christ is a royal Priest (Zech. 6:13). From the same throne, as King, he dispenses his Spirit to all the objects of his care, while as Priest he intercedes for them. The Spirit acts for him, taking only of his things. They both act with one consent, Christ as principal, the Spirit as his agent. Christ intercedes for us, without us, as our advocate in heaven, according to the provisions of the everlasting covenant. The Holy Spirit works upon our minds and hearts, enlightening and quickening, and thus determining our desires 'according to the will of God,' as our advocate within us. The work of the one is complementary to that of the other, and together they form a complete whole.", Hodge's Outlines of Theology.
Witness of the Spirit
(Rom. 8:16), the consciousness of the gracious operation of the Spirit on the mind, "a certitude of the Spirit's presence and work continually asserted within us", manifested "in his comforting us, his stirring us up to prayer, his reproof of our sins, his drawing us to works of love, to bear testimony before the world," etc.
| Official Christianity Glossary for Introduction to Religion |
Soul
This is the part of human beings that gives them life. During life, it dwells within the body, but after death is freed from it. It is the soul that is eternal and receives the punishment of sin or the rewards of salvation. The substance of the soul is thus spirit--an eternal character--rather than physical--a natural, temporary character like that of the body.
This is the part of human beings that gives them life. During life, it dwells within the body, but after death is freed from it. It is the soul that is eternal and receives the punishment of sin or the rewards of salvation. The substance of the soul is thus spirit--an eternal character--rather than physical--a natural, temporary character like that of the body.
Spirit Definition from Arts & Humanities Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Theological and Philosophical Biography and Dictionary |
| English-Latin Online Dictionary |
spirit
animus, phasma phasmatis
animus, phasma phasmatis
breathing life spirit
spiritus
Spirit Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
Spirit Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
| English to Federation-Standard Golic Vulcan |
Spirit (ghost)
tam'a (anc.)
tam'a (anc.)
Spirit (soul)
katra
| English - Klingon |
spirit
n. qa'
n. qa'
| Dream Quotations |
Michael Brown
The Human Spirit can never be paralyzed. If you are breathing, you can dream.
The Human Spirit can never be paralyzed. If you are breathing, you can dream.
| Phobia |
Arsonphobia
Fear of fire
Fear of fire
Phasmophobia
Fear of ghosts
Pneumatiphobia
Fear of spirits
Wiccaphobia
Wiccaphobia: Fear of witches and witchcraft
| Bible Dream Dictionary |
Daniel 2:1
In the second year of the reign of Nebuchadnezzar, Nebuchadnezzar dreamed dreams; and his spirit was troubled, and his sleep went from him.
In the second year of the reign of Nebuchadnezzar, Nebuchadnezzar dreamed dreams; and his spirit was troubled, and his sleep went from him.
Spirit Definition from Society & Culture Dictionaries & Glossaries
| The Scotch Whisky by SDA v.4.20 |
IWSC
Acronym of the prestigious institution "International Wine & Spirit Competition".
The aim is to award the excellence of wines and spirits worldwide since 1978.
Winners, each year, of Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals are restricted to one in each category and product.
Acronym of the prestigious institution "International Wine & Spirit Competition".
The aim is to award the excellence of wines and spirits worldwide since 1978.
Winners, each year, of Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals are restricted to one in each category and product.
Spirit Safe
(a.k.a. Spirit and Sample Safe)
Invented by Septimious Fox, circa 1820.
Brass-bound, padlocked and glass fronted apparatus, existent in each Scottish distillery, for to test, analyse and control the quality and quantity during the distillation but without coming into contact with the spirit itself.
The Spirit safes are compulsory since 1823, and are locked by HM Customs & Excise responsible for the collection of duty.
Spirit Still
Normally the distilleries use one pair of Pot Stills (copper kettles heated by steam or coal), the first, the larger of the two, is called "Wash Still" (for first distillation obtaining the low wines) and the second is called "Spirit Still or Doubler" (for the second distillation obtaining the young malt spirit).
Certain distilleries use the method of the triple distillation and have an additional still called "Intermediate Still", in which the second stage of the triple distillation is made.
Spirit of Scotland
Spirit of Scotland, Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Spirit of Scotland Ardbeg 10, 11, 20, 22 YO, Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky
Spirit of Scotland Caol Ila 1981, Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Spirit of Scotland Port Ellen 1979, 1980, Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Spirit of Scotland Tomatin, Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky
By: Speymalt Whisky Dist. Ltd. (Elgin, Scotland) - Gordon & MacPhail (Elgin, Scotland)
Spirit of the Isles
Spirit of the Isles Bowmore 11 YO Single Cask, Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Spirit of the Isles Bruichladdich 11 YOSingle Cask, Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Spirit of the Isles Highland Park 1990 Single Cask, Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Spirit of the Isles Ledaig 1992 Single Cask, Single Malt Scotch Whisky
By: Liquid Gold Enterprises Ltd. (Glasgow, Scotland)
Spirit of the Lordship
Spirit of Lord Ship 15 YO, Single Malt Scotch Whisky
For: The Clan Donald Centre (Isle of Skye, Scotland)
The Spirit Safe & Cask Selection
The Spirit Safe & Cask Selection, series label of Single Malt Single Cask of Celtic Whisky Compagnie (Côtes d'Armor, France)
The Spirit of Adam Lyal
The Spirit of Adam Lyal, De Luxe Blended Scotch Whisky
By: Signatory Vintage Scotch Whisky Co. Ltd. (Edinburgh, Scotland)
Spirit Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Spirit
The English word "spirit" comes from the Latin "spiritus" ("breath").
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Spirit (Belgium)
Spirit is a Belgian Flemish political party formed after the falling apart of the old moderate nationalistic Volksunie party, and currently forms an alliance (cartel) with the Social-Democrat SP.a. The Volksunie separated into two parties, the social liberal Spirit and the centre-right N-VA which forms a cartel with the Christian democratic party CD&V. The formation of a cartel is seen as a way in which Spirit and N-VA can guarantee their influence and position in Flemish and Belgian politics. The forming of the cartel led the liberal wing of the party to join the Vlaamse Liberalen en Democraten.
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