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Definition of Sprigs
1. sprig [v] - See also: sprig
Lexicographical Neighbors of Sprigs
Literary usage of Sprigs
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Lace Book by N. Hudson Moore (1905)
"The pattern is made in sprigs, since it is generally floral, and united by brides
or bars. It is popular, as it is a " real lace," and not very expensive in ..."
2. Old and New London: A Narrative of Its History, Its People, and Its Places by Walter Thornbury, Edward Walford (1881)
"... tried here—Trial of the Regicides—Trial of Lord William Russell—The Press-yard—The
Black Sessions of 1750—sprigs of Rue in Court—Old Bailey Dinners—The ..."
3. Recollections of the Life of John O'Keeffe by John O'Keeffe (1826)
"sprigs of Laurel." —Gainsborough Dupont.—Quick. — Holman. — LETTERS.—A chest of
Florence wine. SOON after my return from Weymouth, I met Lewis and Reynolds ..."
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