water sprite

noun

1. a sprite or spirit inhabiting the water, as an undine.

Word History and Origins

Origin of water sprite¹

First recorded in 1790–1800

Example Sentences

So, the gallant seaman ran the Water Sprite between the two other ships and took up his position as leader.

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In the beck itself, near the large rock, at a slight fall in the water, I saw a water sprite.

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The Water Sprite came very gently out of the river, and seating herself upon the edge of the grassy bank, she spoke to him.

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The Water Sprite bowed, and dancing over the dewy grass to the river, threw herself into it.

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Down in the deep sea lived Ripple, a happy little water sprite.

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