sprigged

sprig

 (sprĭg)

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. Archaic 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.

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[Middle English sprigge, alteration of spring, from Old English, source of water.]

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sprig′ger n.

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Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

sprigged - decorated with designs of sprigs; "sprigged muslin" patterned - having patterns (especially colorful patterns)

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