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sprankling

sprankling is the present participle and gerund of sprankle.

Meaning of sprankle

Noun

sprankle (plural sprankles)

  1. (rare) A contrasting part that makes something more interesting and attractive.
    • ... saw The German Princess acted-by the woman herself ... the whole play ... is very simple, unless here and there a witty sprankle or two1664, Samuel Pepys, Diary, 15 April 1664, page 5.124

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Questions about sprankling

What is sprankling the present participle and gerund of?
Sprankling is the present participle and gerund of sprankle.

Words near sprankling in the dictionary

  1. sprangling
  2. Sprangs
  3. sprankle
  4. sprankled
  5. sprankles
  6. sprankling
  7. sprant
  8. sprat
  9. Spratley
  10. Spratleys
  11. Spratlies

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