(1):
(n.) The bottom stone of an arch, which lies on the impost. The skew back is one form of springer.
(2):
(n.) A variety of the field spaniel. See Spaniel.
(3):
(n.) One who, or that which, springs; specifically, one who rouses game.
(4):
(n.) The rib of a groined vault, as being the solid abutment for each section of vaulting.
(5):
(n.) The grampus.
(6):
(n.) The impost, or point at which an arch rests upon its support, and from which it seems to spring.
(7):
(n.) A young plant.
(8):
(n.) A species of antelope; the sprinkbok.