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Definition of Sprucing
1. spruce [v] - See also: spruce
Lexicographical Neighbors of Sprucing
Literary usage of Sprucing
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Readers' Guide to Periodical Literature by H.W. Wilson Company (1916)
"Harper 133:758 О '16; Same. Lit Digest 53:1257 N 11 '16 Victory; poem. Nation 103:302
S 2S '16 Smith, Mary Emery sprucing up a battle-ship. ..."
2. The Yale Literary Magazine by Lyman Hotchkiss Bagg, Yale University (1869)
"The usual-wrought change which third term witnesses, of general " sprucing up "
mixed with a little assumption of independence and nonchalance, ..."
3. The Writings of George Washington by George Washington (1889)
"... (as they are going to join the Troops of other Colonies) in sprucing up their
men, that they may look as soldier-like and reputable, as possible. ..."
4. The Writings of George Washington by George Washington (1889)
"... (as they are going to join the Troops of other Colonies) in sprucing up their
men, that they may look as soldier-like and reputable, as possible. ..."
5. Adventure Guide to St. Martin & St. Barts by Lynne M. Sullivan (2003)
"A major sprucing up is planned at the end of the high season, so things should
be in top form by the time you visit. (The resort closes annually in ..."
6. Adventure Guide to Trinidad & Tobago by Kathleen O'Donnell, S Harry Pefkaros (2000)
"Fringed with palms, the beach has recently had an overhaul with new facilities
and a general sprucing up. Stop here and have a bake and shark for lunch at ..."
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