— spaniellike , adj.
/span"yeuhl/ , n.
1. one of any of several breeds of small or medium-sized dogs, usually having a long, silky coat and long, drooping ears.
2. a submissive, fawning, or cringing person.
[ 1350-1400; ME spaynel espaignol Spanish (dog), deriv. of Espaigne SPAIN ]