1590s, from spright, an early 16c. variant of sprite, + -ly (1). Related: Sprightliness.
a sprightly young girl
a sprightly dance
spreader
spreadsheet
spree
sprig
spright
sprightly
spring
springboard
springbok
springer
Springfield
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