sprig (spr g)n. 1. a. A small shoot or twig of a plant. b. An ornament in this shape. 2. A small brad without a head. 3. A young, immature person. tr.v. sprigged, sprig·ging, sprigs 1. To decorate with a design of sprigs. 2. To remove a sprig or sprigs from (a bush or tree). 3. To fasten with a small headless brad. [Middle English sprigge, alteration of spring, from Old English, source of water.] sprig  ger n. |
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| Adj. | 1. | sprigged - decorated with designs of sprigs; "sprigged muslin" patterned - having patterns (especially colorful patterns) |
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