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/sprig"ee/, adj., spriggier, spriggiest.possessing sprigs or small branches.[1590-1600; SPRIG + -Y1]
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Spriggy — Sprig gy (spr[i^]g g[y^]), a. Full of sprigs or small branches. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
spriggy — gē, gi adjective ( er/ est) : having sprigs or small branches spriggy branches a spriggy pattern … Useful english dictionary
spriggy — adj. having sprigs, full of sprigs, having small branches … English contemporary dictionary
spriggy — sprig·gy … English syllables
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sprig — sprig1 noun 1》 a small stem bearing leaves or flowers, taken from a bush or plant. 2》 a descendant or younger member of a family or social class. 3》 a small moulded decoration applied to a piece of pottery before firing. verb (sprigs, sprigging,… … English new terms dictionary
sprig — [sprig] n. [ME sprigge, prob. akin to MDu sprik, dry twig: for IE base see SPARK1] 1. a) a little twig or spray b) a design or ornament like this 2. a small, headless brad 3. a young fellow; stripling … English World dictionary
sprig — 1. n. & v. n. 1 a small branch or shoot. 2 an ornament resembling this, esp. on fabric. 3 usu. derog. a youth or young man (a sprig of the nobility). v.tr. (sprigged, sprigging) 1 ornament with sprigs (a dress of sprigged muslin). 2 (usu. as… … Useful english dictionary
