sprucy

[ sproo-see ]

adjective

, spruc·i·er, spruc·i·est.

1. spruce ²( def 1 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of sprucy¹

First recorded in 1765–75; spruce ² + -y ¹

Example Sentences

"Chase that sprucy chicken out, will you, there's a dear."

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“You don’t look sprucy, like you did, Br’er Tarrypin,” says Br’er Fox.

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The nearest “real, sure-enough town” to the Corners is Sprucy Branch and that is fourteen miles from Luray, with its famous caverns.

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It was a wonderful old place, beautiful, stately, and so situated upon its wooded upland that it commanded a magnificent view of the broad valley of Sprucy Stream.

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The letters were duly read and discussed and it was decided that early the next morning Admiral Seldon and Mrs. Ashby should visit two of the schools, those nearest Sprucy Branch being selected.

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