spryer

Variant of spry

spry definition

spry (sprī)

adjective sprier spri′er or spryer spry′er, spriest spri′·est or spryest spry′·est

full of life; active, nimble, brisk, etc., esp. though elderly

Etymology: < Brit dial. sprey < Scand, as in Swed sprygg, lively

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