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
- (obsolete) To sprinkle; to scatter.
- (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
- springes
- springing
- springeing
- springed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include trap, snare, besprinkle, besprenge, sparge, springle.
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