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Grammar : Noun
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Phonetic Transcription : sprɪg



Définition of sprig

Origin :
  • c.1400, "shoot, twig or spray of a plant, shrub," probably from Old English spræc "shoot, twig," of obscure origin.
  • noun shoot
Example sentences :
  • Here's a little mignonette I put in the bottom, so't everybody could have a sprig.
  • Extract from : « Meadow Grass » by Alice Brown
  • Chop up a stick of celery, a sprig of parsley, a carrot, an onion.
  • Extract from : « The Cook's Decameron: A Study in Taste: » by Mrs. W. G. Waters
  • It is not, however, stated why or when this sprig was conferred.
  • Extract from : « The Coinages of the Channel Islands » by B. Lowsley
  • He held a sprig of laurel in his hand during the time he was confined in the pillory.
  • Extract from : « Bygone Punishments » by William Andrews
  • A white frock and a little sentiment,—a sprig of jessamine and a bit of poetry!
  • Extract from : « Roland Cashel » by Charles James Lever
  • Willie generally cuts me off with a sprig for my button-hole.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the White-Rock Cove » by Anonymous
  • "You mustn't go, of course, until you have seen the chickens," said Mr. Sprig.
  • Extract from : « Tutors' Lane » by Wilmarth Lewis
  • Let it cool and then pour over the fish that is to be served with a sprig of parsley.
  • Extract from : « The Italian Cook Book » by Maria Gentile
  • “That is Mr Ashurst, a sprig of nobility of some sort,” was the answer.
  • Extract from : « Owen Hartley; or, Ups and Downs » by William H. G. Kingston
  • Taking a sprig of jessamine and holding it to her nose, she went up to that picture.
  • Extract from : « Beyond » by John Galsworthy

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