\Pub"lic-spir`it*ed\, a.
1. Having, or exercising, a disposition to advance the
   interest of the community or public; as, public-spirited
   men.

2. Dictated by a regard to public good; as, a public-spirited
   project or measure. --Addison. -- {Pub"lic-spir`it*ed*ly},
   adv. -- {Pub"lic-spir`it*ed*ness}, n.