[f. SPRIG v.2]
1. The action or occupation of making sprigs in or on textile fabrics. Also attrib.
1775. Ash, Sprigging, the act of adorning with sprigs.
1886. Let. Donegal, 25. The collapse of the ‘sprigging’ business, by which at one time a good embroideress could earn 1s. 6d. a day.
1888. Daily News, 2 June, 6/1. The now flourishing industry known as sprigging. Six years ago sprigging as a calling was almost extinct.
2. Ornamentation or needlework consisting of sprigs.
1775. Ash, Sprigging,… an ornament of sprigs.
1888. Daily News, 25 May, 2/2. Large quantities of Irish-made lace, embroidery, sprigging, &c., are regularly sent to the Continent.
