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the Week of Proper 28 / Ordinary 33
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Springing, or Springers

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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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.
 
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