new-sprung
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of 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
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