Spruce

sproos, a. Neat, without elegance or dignity; finical; trim. — n. (Bot.) A large coniferous tree of several species, natives of the colder parts of N. Amer. and Europe, — much used for timber.— v.t. [spruced (sproost), sprucing.] To dre with affected neatne . — v. i. To dre one's self with affected neatne . — Sprucely, -II, adv. In a spruce manner; with affected neatne . — Spruce'ne , A kind n. — of Spruce'-beer, Deer tinctured n. or flavored with spruce. Sprung. See Spring, Spry, spri, a. Having great Norway Spruce. power of leaping or run to ning; nimble; vigorous.