01 n. A small shoot or twig of a tree or other plant; a spray; as, a sprig of laurel or of parsley.
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1.
A small shoot or twig of a tree or other plant; a spray; as, a sprig of laurel or of parsley.
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2.
A youth; a lad; -- used humorously or in slight disparagement.“A sprig whom I remember, with a whey-face and a satchel, not so many years ago.” — Sir W. Scott.
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3.
A brad, or nail without a head.
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4.
A small eyebolt ragged or barbed at the point.(Naut.)