v. Obs. [OE. ætspringan, f. AT- pref.2 + springan to SPRING; cogn. w. OHG. intspringan, Du. ontspringen: cf. ASPRING.] To spring forth; to spring into existence, originate.
a. 1000. Beowulf, 2247. Ðonne blod æt-sprang.
c. 1320. Cast. Loue, 152. O þat of hem to weren at-sprong Þe noumbre of þe soulen þat from heuene felle.
