'Bel-esprit' definitions:

Definition of 'Bel-esprit'

From: GCIDE
  • Bel-esprit \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. [1913 Webster]