"springly" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more springly [comparative], most springly [superlative]
Etymology: From spring + -ly. Compare English springlike. Etymology templates: {{af|en|spring|-ly|id2=adjectival}} spring + -ly, {{cog|en|springlike}} English springlike Head templates: {{en-adj}} springly (comparative more springly, superlative most springly)
  1. (rare) Pertaining to or characteristic of spring; vernal Tags: rare
    Sense id: en-springly-en-adj-pUX3k2WG Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ly (adjectival)

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          "ref": "1741, The London Magazine, and Monthly Chronologer, volume 13, page 98",
          "text": "How fragrant are the scenes where late did reign\nOld hoary winter with his shiv'ring train!\nThe beach in all its springly garb array'd,\nHow gay its form how grateful is its shade […]",
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          "ref": "1849, The Ladies' Garland and Family Wreath, volume 15, page 117",
          "text": "[…] Of springly blossoms they've glean'd the best, And on the wayside reclined to rest.",
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          "ref": "1933, International Journal of Religious Education, volume 10, page 26",
          "text": "Silhouette cut-outs to beautify the room in springly fashion.",
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        {
          "ref": "1958, Pure-bred Dogs, American Kennel Gazette",
          "text": "Since we have all four, how much simpler it would be if each came off in a separate season of its own. I often wonder ... the official date of spring is, spring never is officially here until Allegra has her annual springly hot spot.",
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          "ref": "1990, The Chesapeake & Ohio Historical Magazine",
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          "ref": "1995, Jeff Ball, Liz Ball, Smart Yard",
          "text": "The trick is to maintain that healthy look throughout the growing season. While this might seem like the time to get out into the yard and start performing all kinds of springly tasks, reconsider.",
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