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Turnspit

Turnspit Meaning & Definition
Turnspit Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Turnspit?

[n] a roasting spit that can be turned

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Turnspit In Webster's Dictionary

\Turn"spit`\, n. 1. One who turns a spit; hence, a person engaged in some menial office. His lordship is his majesty's turnspit. --Burke. 2. (Zo["o]l.) A small breed of dogs having a long body and short crooked legs. These dogs were formerly much used for turning a spit on which meat was roasting.

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