Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for LOW'-SPIR'IT-ED
LOW'-ROOF-EDLOW'-SPIR'IT-ED-NESS
LOW'-SPIR'IT-ED, a.
Not having animation and courage; dejected; depressed; not lively or sprightly. Losses of property often render men low spirited. Excessive severity breaks the mind, and renders the child or pupil low-spirited.
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