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Springinsfeld

Pronunciation: /ˈʃpʁɪŋ.ɪnsˌfɛlt/

“Springinsfeld” is a German word. Its meaning in English:

noun

  1. carefree, careless young person

Etymology

Univerbation of spring + ins + Feld, literally “jump into the field”, attested from the 17th century, either from or equivalent to Middle Low German springe int velt (late 16th c.). Originally used of mercenaries.

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