\Springe\, n. [From {Spring}, v. i.: cf. G. sprenkel,
Prov. E. springle.]
A noose fastened to an elastic body, and drawn close with a
sudden spring, whereby it catches a bird or other animal; a
gin; a snare.

      As a woodcock to mine own springe.       --Shak.

\Springe\, v. t.
To catch in a springe; to insnare. [R.]

\Spring"e\ (? or ?), v. t. [OE. sprengen. See
{Sprinkle}.]
To sprinkle; to scatter. [Obs.]

      He would sowen some difficulty, Or springen cockle in
      our cleane corn.                         --Chaucer.