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Definition of Springle
1. n. A springe.
Definition of Springle
1. Noun. (rare) a trap to catch animals, using a spring mechanism. ¹
2. Verb. (rare) to sprinkle ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Springle
1. a snare [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Springle
Literary usage of Springle
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Legal News by James Kirby (1883)
"The judgment in appeal was as follows : " Considérant que la présente action est
une action intentée par feu JK springle, maintenant représenté par les ..."
2. Publications by English Dialect Society (1875)
"*springle. The ordinary springle, or snare for birds, consists of a pliant stick,
called a riser, having one end stuck in the ground, and the other carrying ..."
3. The Dialect of Hartland, Devonshire by Richard Pearse Chope (1891)
"*springle. Thè ordinary springle, or snare for birds, consists of a pliant stick,
called a riser, having one end stuck in the ground, and the other carrying ..."
4. A Second Manual of Composition: Designed for Secondary Schools by Edwin Herbert Lewis (1900)
"Mr. springle cannot be rivalled in his shoeing of horses. ... Mr. Peter springle
executes his work with satisfaction and despatch; his work is second to ..."
5. A Second Manual of Composition: Designed for Secondary Schools by Edwin Herbert Lewis (1900)
"Mr. springle cannot be rivalled in his shoeing of horses. ... Mr. Peter springle
executes his work with satisfaction and despatch; his work is second to ..."
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