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springer

[ spring-er ]

noun

  1. a person or thing that springs.
  2. Architecture. the first voussoir above the impost of an arch.


springer

/ ˈ²õ±è°ùɪŋə /

noun

  1. short for springer spaniel
  2. Also calledspringing cow a cow about to give birth
  3. a person or thing that springs
  4. architect
    1. the first and lowest stone of an arch
    2. the impost of an arch
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of springer1

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; spring, -er 1
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Keepers realised within minutes the springer spaniel-sized rodent had slunk off to an adjacent area of long grass and woodland, and began to stake it out.

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Specific dog breeds at increased risk include chow chows, bulldogs, French bulldogs, dogue de Bordeaux, greyhounds, boxers, English springer spaniels, Cavalier King Charles spaniels, pugs, golden retrievers and Staffordshire bull terriers.

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Her dog, a springer spaniel named Bruce, was found with her and was safe and well.

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We asked it to draw a springer spaniel going down a hill on a sledge.

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Scottish terriers, English springer spaniels, standard poodles and Pekingeses all have five or more wins.

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