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springe


springe

noun \ˈsprinj\

Definition of SPRINGE

1
: a noose fastened to an elastic body to catch small game
2
: snare, trap

Origin of SPRINGE

Middle English sprenge, springe; akin to Old English springan to spring
First Known Use: 13th century

Rhymes with SPRINGE

binge, cringe, dinge, fringe, hinge, singe, swinge, tinge, twinge, whinge

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