Springe /(sprĭnj)/
Springe
n.
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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.
Springe
v. t.
- To catch in a springe; to insnare. [R.]
Springe
v. t.
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To sprinkle; to scatter. [Obs.]
He would sowen some difficulty, Or springen cockle in our cleane corn.