Bible Encyclopedias
Springing, or Springers
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
the impost or point at which an arch unites with its support. The bottom stone of an arch which lies immediately upon the impost, is sometimes called a springer or springing stone. Also the bottom stone of the coping of a gable. (See SKEW); (See VOUSSOIR).
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Springing, or Springers'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/s/springing-or-springers.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.