springiest

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springiest - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Springy \Spring"y\ (-[y^]), a. [Compar. Springier
     (-[i^]*[~e]r); superl. Springiest.] [From Spring.]
     1. Resembling, having the qualities of, or pertaining to, a
        spring; elastic; as, springy steel; a springy step.
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              Though her little frame was slight, it was firm and
              springy.                              --Sir W.
                                                    Scott.
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     2. Abounding with springs or fountains; wet; spongy; as,
        springy land.
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