springe Meaning, Definition & Usage

Springe noun

Etymology

From Spring, v. i.: cf. G. sprenkel, Prov. E. springle.

Definitions

1. 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 transitive verb

Definitions

1. To catch in a springe; to insnare. R.

Spring"e transitive verb

Etymology

OE. sprengen. See Sprinkle.

Definitions

1. To sprinkle; to scatter. Obs.

   He would sowen some difficulty, Or springen cockle in our cleane corn. Chaucer.