springal

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springal, n. [Scot. springald, springel, fr. Scot. & E. spring.].

An active, springy young man. Spenser. [1913 Webster]

"Joseph, when he was sold to Potiphar, that great man, was a fair young springall." [1913 Webster]

springal, n. [OF. espringale; of Teutonic origin, akin to E. spring.].

An ancient military engine for casting stones and arrows by means of a spring. [1913 Webster]