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new-sprung

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

adjective

  1. newly or suddenly come into existence.


Etymology

Origin of new-sprung

First recorded in 1585–95; new + sprung

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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 Poems — Volume 2 by Meredith, George

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

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

I shriek, "nor dare to work my new-sprung mercies wrong!"

From Along the Shore by Lathrop, Rose Hawthorne

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

From The Finger of Fate A Romance by Reid, Mayne

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