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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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My new-sprung joy was short-lived, and fast fleeted away.

From The War Trail The Hunt of the Wild Horse by Reid, Mayne

Joined to these,   Innumerous songsters, in the freshening shade   Of new-sprung leaves, their modulations mix   Mellifluous.

From The World's Best Poetry, Volume 10 Poetical Quotations by Carman, Bliss

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

If she have a thought about her sister’s new-sprung happiness, it is only to measure it against her own misery—to contrast its light of joy, with the shadow surrounding herself.

From The Death Shot A Story Retold by Reid, Mayne

Rive its dry bones, and with new force A new-sprung world inform!

From Poetical Works of Matthew Arnold by Arnold, Matthew