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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1604-1632
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Sprung, ppl. adj. [e.m.E. sprong (1575), sprung (1597); Spring v.] a. Foundered, damaged. b. Having grown (high). —a. a1605 Montg. Flyt. 304 (H).
With bokblud, bainespavin, sprong in the spald [T. on thy sprung spauld] —b. 1632 Lithgow Trav. ix 415.
The high sprung woods threatning the clouds
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