spunkie

[ spuhng-kee ]

noun

, Scot.

1. a will-o'-the-wisp.

Word History and Origins

Origin of spunkie¹

First recorded in 1720–30; spunk + -ie

Example Sentences

Two other blockade runners known to have been lost in the area but never located, the Spunkie and Georgianna McCaw, were shorter in length, Morris said.

From The Guardian

Two other blockade runners known to have been lost in the area but never located, the Spunkie and Georgianna McCaw, were shorter in length, Morris said.

From Reuters

Three blockade runners are known to have been lost in the area: the Agnes E. Fry, Spunkie and Georgianna McCaw.

From Washington Times

In here went Master Spunkie first, and came quickly back, mad with excitement and joy.

From Project Gutenberg

No wonder Oscar laughed; but when Spunkie joined the group, the Saint Bernard could not contain himself, and he must needs roll the terrier into the lee scuppers.

From Project Gutenberg