Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for PUB-LIC-SPIR'IT-ED
PUB'LIC-NESSPUB-LIC-SPIR'IT-ED-LY
PUB-LIC-SPIR'IT-ED, a.
- Having or exercising a disposition to advance the interest of the community; disposed to make private sacrifices for the public good; as, public-spirited men. – Dryden.
- Dictated by a regard to public good; as, a public-spirited project or measure. – Addison.
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