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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

SPRIGHTLINESS

n.[from sprightly. ] Liveliness; life; briskness; vigor; activity; gayety; vivacity. In dreams, with what sprightliness and alacrity does the soul exert herself.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

SPRIGHTLINESS

SPRIGHTLINESS Spright "li *ness, n.

 

Defn: 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.

 

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