spraing

1 of 2

noun

ˈsprāŋ

plural -s

Scottish

: a bright streak or stripe

spraing

2 of 2

transitive verb

"

-ed/-ing/-s

Scottish

: to furnish or adorn with bright streaks or stripes

Word History

Etymology

Noun

of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse sprang lace, Norwegian sprang, a kind of embroidery; probably akin to Norwegian sprang jump, Old English springan to jump, spring

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