spring1 n also springe pl: [phonetics unavailable]. OED ~ sb1 13 b. One of the tides, occurring twice in each lunar month. which rise highest and fall lowest from the mean tide level, esp the highest of these when boats are most easily launched or hauled up; spring-tide. Usu pl.
1837 BLUNT 29 The tides here, and also upon all the eastern coast of Newfoundland, have nearly the same rising, the springs being about 6 feet, neaps 4 feet, but these are much influenced by the winds. 1938 MACDERMOTT 254 Word goes round that she will be launched next 'Springis'—Spring Tide. P 127-79 An' we'd be able to haul up our boats. see, because [of] the springes.
