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Definition of Sprig
1. Noun. A small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division); usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year.
Specialized synonyms: Brier, Wand, Withe, Withy
Generic synonyms: Branch
Derivative terms: Twig, Twiggy
2. Noun. An ornament that resembles a spray of leaves or flowers.
Definition of Sprig
1. n. A small shoot or twig of a tree or other plant; a spray; as, a sprig of laurel or of parsley.
2. v. t. To mark or adorn with the representation of small branches; to work with sprigs; as, to sprig muslin.
Definition of Sprig
1. to fasten with small, thin nails [v SPRIGGED, SPRIGGING, SPRIGS]
Medical Definition of Sprig
1. 1. A small shoot or twig of a tree or other plant; a spray; as, a sprig of laurel or of parsley. 2. A youth; a lad; used humorously or in slight disparagement. "A sprig whom I remember, with a whey-face and a satchel, not so many years ago." (Sir W. Scott) 3. A brad, or nail without a head. 4. A small eyebolt ragged or barbed at the point. Origin: AS. Sprec; akin to Icel. Sprek a stick. Cf. Spray a branch. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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