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Amy is veritable photo / art world spitfire, and her commitment and energy are inspiring.— Ground Glass
A Second World War spitfire has been sold at auction for more than £1.7 million.— icHuddersfield
Everybody knows Dot's a spitfire, and you're an angel; and she does impose upon you most abominably Dotty stood staring, with a plate in her hand, too much astonished to defend herself And I'm ashamed of firing so many jokes at you, Prue; I am so.— Prudy Keeping House

Century Dictionary (1)
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