An obsolete or dialectal term for a young man, youth, or sometimes a lively or spirited person; historically a foot soldier or young warrior.
From Old French espringal or Middle English spryngal, possibly related to 'spring' meaning to jump or leap, or from Germanic roots. The term became archaic by the 17th century.
Espringal is a hilariously forgotten word for a young guy who's full of energy—it comes from the same root as 'spring,' suggesting someone who bounces around with youthful vigor!
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