new-sprung

[noo-spruhng, nyoo-]

adjective

1. newly or suddenly come into existence.

Word History and Origins

Origin of new-sprung¹

First recorded in 1585–95; new + sprung

Example Sentences

The drizzle had developed into a fine, driving rain that swept aslant upon the wings of a new-sprung breeze.

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In one thing the elder brother succeeded—in concealing his new-sprung passion from the spectators.

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And so she ran on, in the exuberance of her new-sprung hopes seemingly forgetting him around whom they all centred.

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A piece of information reached me, that, if true, must sweep all these new-sprung theories out my mind.

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O golden one, Whose hair was like the corn, and rippling seas Of new-sprung grasses where the light winds run!

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