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sprig - What does it mean?

Definition of 'sprig'

English

Noun

(en-noun)
  • A small shoot or twig of a tree or other plant; a spray.
  • a sprig of laurel or of parsley
  • A youth; a lad; -- used humorously or in slight disparagement.
  • * Sir Walter Scott
  • a sprig whom I remember, with a whey-face and a satchel, not so many years ago
  • A brad, or nail without a head.
  • A small eyebolt ragged or barbed at the point.
  • A house sparrow.
  • Verb

  • To decorate with sprigs
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    Similar to 'sprig'

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