ˈspruntly, adv.
[f. sprunt a.]
Smartly, sprucely, trimly.
| 1616 B. Jonson Devil an Ass iv. ii, How do I look to-day? Am I not drest Spruntly? 1651 H. More Enthus. Tri. (1656) 205 Provided thou wilt not prick up thy eares too, and look too spruntly upon the businesse. 1704 D'Urfey Hell beyond Hell 75 The pug appear'd, tall, spruntly dress'd, Powder'd all o'er, head, back, and breast. |