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spencer¹ Definition

spen·cer (spensər)

noun

a short jacket of an early 19th-cent. style

Etymology: after the 2d Earl Spencer (1758-1834)

spencer² Definition

spen·cer (spensər)

noun

a trysail on a gaff

Etymology: < pers. name Spencer

Spencer¹ Definition

Spen·cer (spensər)

noun

a masculine name: var. Spenser

Etymology: < the surname Spencer < ME spenser, butler, steward < OFr despencier < despense, larder, buttery < ML dispensa: see spence

Spencer² Definition

Spen·cer

Spencer, Herbert 1820-1903; Eng. philosopher

spencer Usage Examples

Converse of object

say: Start a healthy we're going to worse quot says spencer.

Adjective modifier

lee: Few long-term contracts with lee spencer 's on poor new.

Modifies a noun

  • quot: Offer for the in last year's spencer quot for.
  • family: Sorry to say that it is a mistake to think that there is only one SPENCER family.
  • jeweler: Spencers jewelers website has a shopping cart facility with a secure payment area.

Noun used with modifier

  • john: Cheers john spencer What a breath of fresh air!
  • jimmy: Of the deal application is an on jimmy spencer 's.