Category:Springe

Springe, n. Etym: [from spring, v. i.: cf. G. sprenkel, prov. E. Springle.]

Defn: 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. Shak.

Springe Springe, v. t.

Defn: to catch in a springe; to insnare. [r.]

Springe Spring"e ( or ), v. t. Etym: [oe. sprengen. See sprinkle.]

Defn: to sprinkle; to scatter. [obs.] He would sowen some difficulty, or springen cockle in our cleane Corn. Chaucer.