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English → English (gcide) Definition: Springe 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. [1913 Webster] As a woodcock to mine own springe. --Shak. [1913 Webster] Springe \Springe\, v. t. To catch in a springe; to insnare. [R.] [1913 Webster] Springe \Spring"e\ (spr[i^]ng"e or spr[i^]ng), v. t. [OE. sprengen. See Sprinkle.] To sprinkle; to scatter. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] He would sowen some difficulty, Or springen cockle in our cleane corn. --Chaucer. [1913 Webster]