[f. SPRIT v.1] (See quots.)
1688. R. Holme, Armoury, III. 73/2. Spritt, or Blasted, when it [grass or grain] is beaten down by Rain, and through moisture begins to grow again.
1790. W. H. Marshall, Rur. Econ. Midl., II. 443. Sprit, sprouted, as corn in the field.
1808. H. Holland, Cheshire, 147. A potatoe is said to be well sprit, when it has a shoot from two to four inches long.
