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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.)
- hand sanitizer
- (colloquial) alcoholic drinks
Declension
Declension of spritt (sg-only neuter)
References
Swedish
Etymology
From splitt, clipping of splitter, from German Splitter.
Adverb
spritt (not comparable)
- (in set phrases) completely, utterly
- Synonym: splitt
- spritt ny ― brand new
- spritt (språngande) galen ― raving mad
- spritt (språngande) naken ― stark naked
Usage notes
"Spritt språngande" is much more common than "splitt språngande."
See also
Adjective
spritt
- indefinite neuter singular of spridd
Verb
spritt
- imperative of spritta
Verb
spritt
- supine of sprida
References