ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Springe

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /spɹɪnd͡ʒ/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Springe is a verb meaning (transitive) To catch in a springe; to ensnare.

Meaning

(transitive) To catch in a springe; to ensnare.

More Meanings

  1. (obsolete) To sprinkle; to scatter.
  2. (obsolete) A snare.

Example Sentences

Ay, springes to catch woodcocks
With hairy Sprindges we the Birds betray
Look how a mavis, or a pigeòn, / In any grove caught with a springe or net […]
By an active poacher who had hit a hare / From the other barrel, tired of springeing game

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include trap, snare, besprinkle, besprenge, sparge, springle.

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