spirit

spirit [-'s, -s] n

Fr. < L.

  1. Soul; heart; essence of a being; center of feeling.
  2. Immaterial intelligence of man, independent of the body.
  3. Disposition o f the mind; temperament; ardor; passion; [fig.] strength; vigor; determination.
  4. God; Christ; Holy Ghost.
  5. Vigor of intellect.