GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Springe , 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.
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   As a woodcock to mine own springe.
   Shak.
   
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   Springe, v. t. To catch in a springe; to insnare. [R.]
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   Springe , v. t. [OE. sprengen. See Sprinkle.] To sprinkle; to scatter. [Obs.]
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   He would sowen some difficulty,
   Or springen cockle in our cleane corn.
   Chaucer.
   
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