Sprack

Sprack
Sprack Sprack (spr[a^]k), a. [Cf. Icel. spr[ae]kr sprightly, dial. Sw. spr["a]k, spr["a]g, spirited, mettlesome; or Gael. spraic vigor.] Quick; lively; alert. [Prov. Eng. & Scot.] [1913 Webster]

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