Springs old fellows, say (7)

I believe the answer is:

geysers

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'springs' is the definition.
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I don't understand the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for geysers that I've seen before include "Hot spouting springs" , "Hot water springs" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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