spleen (n.) Old form(s): spleene
eagerness, spirits, impetuosity
1H6 IV.vi.13[Talbot to John Talbot] leaden age, / Quickened with youthful spleen and warlike rage
E3 I.i.160[Prince Edward to King Edward] As cheerful sounding to my youthful spleen / This tumult is
KJ II.i.448[Hubert to King John and King Philip, of opening the city gates] With swifter spleen than powder can enforce
KJ V.vii.50[Bastard to King John] I am scalded with ... spleen of speed to see your majesty!
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