First Known Use: 1795
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1spencer
noun spen·cer \ˈspen(t)-sər\
Definition of SPENCER
: a short waist-length jacket
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Origin of SPENCER
George John, 2d earl Spencer †1834 English politician
2spencer
noun
Definition of SPENCER
: a trysail abaft the foremast or mainmast
Origin of SPENCER
probably from the name Spencer
First Known Use: 1840
Spencer
biographical name Spen·cer \ˈspen(t)-sər\
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