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(), n.[From Spring, v. i.: cf. G. sprenkel, Prov. E. springle.] 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. Springe v. t.To catch in a springe; to insnare. [R.] Spring"e (? or ?), v. t.[OE. sprengen. See Sprinkle.] To sprinkle; to scatter. [Obs.] He would sowen some difficulty, Or springen cockle in our cleane corn. Chaucer. スポンサード リンク
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