Springe
Pronunciation : Springe
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [From Spring, v. i.: cf. G. sprenkel, Prov. E. springle.]
Definition : Defn: A noose fastened to an elastic body, and drawn close with a sudden spring, whereby it catches a bird or other animal; a gin; a snare. As a woodcock to mine own springe. Shak.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Springe
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To catch in a springe; to insnare. [R.]
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Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Spring"e ( or )
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [OE. sprengen. See Sprinkle.]
Definition : Defn: To sprinkle; to scatter. [Obs.] He would sowen some difficulty, Or springen cockle in our cleane corn. Chaucer.
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Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913