v. Obs. For forms see SPRING v. [OE. aspringan, f. A- pref. 1 + springan to SPRING.]

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  1.  To spring up, leap.

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c. 1315.  Shoreham, 120. Ine joye he gan to asprynge.

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  2.  To spring forth, spread abroad.

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c. 1000.  Ælfric, Gen. vii. 11. Þa asprungon ealle wyllspringas.

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c. 1175.  Cott. Hom., 227. Þa asprang þis ȝedwéld ofer all middenard.

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  3.  To spring into existence, originate, arise.

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c. 1000.  Ælfric, Hom. (Sweet 83). Ða asprungon ʓedwolmenn on Godes ʓelaþunge.

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c. 1175.  Cott. Hom., 227. Of þan asprang þet eberisce folc.

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c. 1485.  Digby Myst., III. 1173. Þis kenred is a-sprongyn late. Loo, mastyrs, of swyche a stokke he cam.

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