Spencer Definition
A thin knitted woollen vest.
- herbert spencer
A surname.
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Origin of Spencer
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An occupational surname from someone who worked in a spense (larder of medieval monastery), a steward or butler.
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From the family name Spencer. The jacket is probably named after George Spencer, 2nd Earl Spencer (1758-1834).
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After George John Spencer , Second Earl Spencer (1758–1834)
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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Old French despensier. See spence (“buttery").
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Perhaps from the name Spencer
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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