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Webster 1913 Edition

(-lĭ-nĕs)

Noun.

The quality or state of being sprightly; liveliness; life; briskness; vigor; activity; gayety; vivacity.

In dreams, observe with what a

sprightliness

and alacrity does she [the soul] exert herself!

Addison.

Noun.

[from sprightly.] Liveliness; life; briskness; vigor; activity; gayety; vivacity.

In dreams, with what sprightliness and alacrity does the soul exert herself.