Meaning of sprig bit in English:
sprig bit
noun
rareA small awl with a flattened or square tip, used mainly to make guide holes for the insertion of a brad, screw, or wire without splitting the wood; a bradawl.
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in James Smith (1775–1839), writer and humorist.
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