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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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In the next instant, however, I changed my mind; and my new-sprung joy departed as suddenly as it had arisen.

From The Boy Tar by Read, Edward

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

O golden one, Whose hair was like the corn, and rippling seas Of new-sprung grasses where the light winds run!

From Eidola by Manning, Frederic

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

Some pensy chiels, a new-sprung race,      Wad next their welcome pay;      *     *     *     *     * But sair on ilka well-kenned face      I missed the youthful bloom.

From Dynevor Terrace: or, the clue of life — Volume 2 by Yonge, Charlotte Mary