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Etymology of the English word spring

the English word spring
derived from the Proto-Germanic root *sprenganan

Derivations in English

bedspring, hairspring, handspring, innerspring, mainspring, springboard, springhead, springless, springlet, springlock, springtail, springwood, springy, springhouse, dayspring, springer, springing, headspring, springald, wellspring, sprig

Derivations in other languages

French spring, Romanian şpring

Usage

Word found in Middle English, Modern English



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