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Webster 1913 Edition

(-y̆)

Adj.

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par.

Springier

(-ĭ-ẽr)

;

sup

erl.

Springiest

[From

Resembling, having the qualities of, or pertaining to, a spring; elastic;

as,

springy

steel; a

springy

step.

Though her little frame was slight, it was firm and

springy

Sir W. Scott.

Abounding with springs or fountains; wet; spongy;

as,

springy

land

Adj.

[from spring.]

Elastic; possessing the power of recovering itself when bent or twisted.

Having great elastic power.

Having the power to leap; able to leap far.

Abounding with springs or fountains; wet; spungy; as springy land.