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springle

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sprin·​gle | \ ˈspriŋgəl \
-ed/-ing/-s

Definition of springle

 (Entry 1 of 2)

archaic
: sprinkle

springle

noun
\ " \
plural -s

Definition of springle (Entry 2 of 2)

: springe

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History and Etymology for springle

Transitive verb

probably by alteration

Noun

probably from spring entry 4 + -le

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“Springle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/springle. Accessed 29 Nov. 2020.

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