Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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

Springe \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.