sprig

English

/spɹɪɡ/

noun
Definitions
  • A small shoot or twig of a tree or other plant; a spray.
  • An ornament resembling a small shoot or twig.
  • One of the separate pieces of lace fastened on a ground in applique lace.
  • (humorous) A youth; a lad.
  • A brad, or nail without a head.
  • A small eyebolt ragged or barbed at the point.
  • A house sparrow.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English sprig.

Origin

Middle English

sprig

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