1719 J. Chamberlayne tr. B. Nieuwentyt II. xxiii. iv. 688 d c is the white Root-Sprig fasten'd to both the sides.
1807 J. Grahame 49 When the wren..from the root-sprig trills her ditty clear.
1939 H. H. Bennett xxi. 492 Spot sodding is accomplished by planting root sprigs in handmade holes.