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Spirit: spir·it 
–noun
1. the principle of conscious life; the vital principle in humans, animating the body or mediating between body and soul.
2. an attitude or principle that inspires, animates, or pervades thought, feeling, or action: the spirit of reform.
–verb (used with object)
1. to encourage; urge on or stir up, as to action.

Origin: 1200–50; ME (n.) <>
The English word spirit comes from the Latin spiritus, meaning "breath",but also "soul, courage, vigor", ultimately from a Proto-Indo-European.