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}]