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new-sprung

[ noo-spruhng, nyoo- ]

/ ˈnuˈsprʌŋ, ˈnyu- /

adjective

newly or suddenly come into existence.

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to say or do hesitantly or awkwardly

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Origin of new-sprung

First recorded in 1585–95; new + sprung

Words nearby new-sprung

new-fashioned, new-found, new-mint, new-mown, new-rich, new-sprung, new-variant creutzfeldt-jakob disease, newar, newari, newark, newark bay

Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020

Example sentences from the Web for new-sprung

Stifling his new-sprung emotions as well as he was able—promising them indulgence at some other time—he re-bent his ear to listen.
The Maroon|Mayne Reid
A brisk, dancing, new-sprung wind was blowing up from Rainbow Valley, resinous with the odours of fir and damp mosses.
Rainbow Valley|Lucy Maud Montgomery
There was still much to be said, and many plans to be discussed before our new-sprung happiness should be secured to us.
The Quadroon|Mayne Reid
In the next instant, however, I changed my mind; and my new-sprung joy departed as suddenly as it had arisen.
The Boy Tar|Mayne Reid

We dare dispute against this new-sprung sect, In private or in public.
The Plays of Philip Massinger|Philip Massinger

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