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new-sprung

American  
[noo-spruhng, nyoo-] / ˈnuˈsprʌŋ, ˈnyu- /

adjective

  1. newly or suddenly come into existence.


Etymology

Origin of new-sprung

First recorded in 1585–95; new + sprung

Example Sentences

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Lo, the herb of healing, when once the herb is known,   Shines in shady woods bright as new-sprung flame.

From Bulchevy's Book of English Verse by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir

Deep concern filled Edith’s heart at perceiving how the girl had committed her happiness to the issue of this new-sprung attachment. 

From Life's Little Ironies by Hardy, Thomas

Most grateful odors greet the well-charmed sense, From blooming fruit-trees o'er yon garden fence; The sweet wild-flowers amid the new-sprung grass Make it seem carpeted in Fancy's glass.

From The Emigrant Mechanic and Other Tales in Verse Together with Numerous Songs Upon Canadian Subjects by Cowherd, Thomas

There was still much to be said, and many plans to be discussed before our new-sprung happiness should be secured to us.

From The Quadroon Adventures in the Far West by Reid, Mayne

There was the note of the fashion plate, the evidence of pains, of correctness not instinctive but studied—the marks our new-sprung obstreperous aristocracy has made familiar to us all.

From The Second Generation by Phillips, David Graham