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unˈspring, v.
[un-2 7, 4 b. Cf. OE. onspringan, OS. antspringan, Du. ontspringen, OHG. intspringan (MHG., G. entspringen).]
†1. intr. To burst open. Obs.—1
13..K. Alis. (W.) 2902 Mury hit is in sonne-risyng! The rose openith and unspryng [Laud MS. wile vpspringe].
2. trans. To release or detach by pressing a spring.
1802James Milit. Dict., To unspring, a word of command formerly used in the exercise of cavalry. Ibid., Unspring your carbine. 1833Reg. Instr. Cavalry i. 96 ‘Unspring’ by disengaging the swivel from the carbine. 1859F. A. Griffiths Artill. Man. (ed. 8) 48 Unspring arms. |