Obs.–1 In 4 spritell. [f. the stem of SPRIT v.1 Cf. OE. sprytele chip, OHG. spruzil bar, MHG. sprüzzel stave, G. dial. sprüssel young shoot, stave (of a ladder).] A shoot or young twig.
a. 1400. Stock. Med. MS. i. 445, in Anglia, XVIII. 306. Take to handfull of ȝonge elerne-spritell And schrape of þe ouerest bark with a qwetyll.
