Spiritous \Spir"it*ous\, a. [Cf. {Spirituous}.] 1. Like spirit; refined; defecated; pure. [R.] More refined, more spirituous and pure. --Milton. 2. Ardent; active. [R.]
spiritous adj : containing or of the nature of alcohol; "spiritous beverages"; "spirituous liquors" [syn: {spirituous}]