SPENCER


Meaning of SPENCER in English

~ 1

■ noun

1》 a short, close-fitting jacket, worn by women and children in the early 19th century.

2》 a thin woollen vest.

Origin

prob. named after the second Earl Spencer (1758–1834), English politician.

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~ 2

■ noun Sailing a trysail.

Origin

C19: of unknown origin.

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