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Springe \Springe\ (spr[i^]nj), 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 \Springe\, v. t.
To catch in a springe; to insnare. [R.]
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Springe \Spring"e\ (spr[i^]ng"e or spr[i^]ng), 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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