High spirits make one of the family lose his head (7)

I believe the answer is:

elation

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'high spirits' is the definition.
(synonyms)

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for elation that I've seen before include "Delight, thrill" , "Feeling of joy and pride" , "It's a great feeling!" , "State of pleasure about toe-nail" , "Feeling of joy for it alone" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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