| Pronunciation: | | 'turn`spit
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[n] a roasting spit that can be turned |
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TURNSPIT is a 8 letter word that starts with T. |
| | See Also: | | spit |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \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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