About The Word Turnspit
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Turnspit
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What's The Definition Of Turnspit?
[n] a roasting spit that can be turned
Synonyms | Synonyms for Turnspit: Related Terms | Find terms related to Turnspit: See Also | spit 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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