breech vs sprightly

breech

adv
  • With the hips coming out before the head. 

noun
  • The part of a cannon or other firearm behind the chamber. 

  • A breech birth. 

  • A garment whose purpose is to cover or clothe the buttocks. 

  • The external angle of knee timber, the inside of which is called the throat. 

adj
  • Born, or having been born, breech. 

verb
  • To fit or furnish with a breech. 

  • To fasten with breeching. 

sprightly

adv
  • In a lively and vigorous way; sprightlily. 

adj
  • Animated, gay, or vivacious; lively, spirited. 

  • Of a person: full of life and vigour, especially with a light and springy step. 

  • Especially of an older person: energetic and in good health; spry. 

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