Springe (spr&ibreve_;nj), n. [From Spring, v. i.: cf. G. sprenkel, Prov. E. springle.] A noose fastened to an elastic body, and drawn close with a sudden spring, whereby it catches a bird or other animal; a gin; a snare.
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As a woodcock to mine own springe. Shak.
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Springe (spr&ibreve_;ng&eitalic_; or spr&ibreve_;ng), v. t. [OE. sprengen. See Sprinkle.] To sprinkle; to scatter. [Obs.]
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He would sowen some difficulty,
Or springen cockle in our cleane corn. Chaucer.
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