About The Word Bel-esprit
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Bel-esprit
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What's The Definition Of Bel-esprit?
[n] a witty or clever person with a fine mind
Synonyms | Synonyms for Bel-esprit: Related Terms | Find terms related to Bel-esprit: See Also | intellect | intellectual Bel-esprit In Webster's Dictionary \Bel"-es*prit"\, n.; pl. {Beaux}{-esprits}. [F., fine
wit.]
A fine genius, or man of wit. ``A man of letters and a bel
esprit.'' --W. Irving.
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