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▪ I. ˈspooner1 [f. spoon n. + -er1.] †1. One who makes spoons. Obs.—1
c1515Cocke Lorell's B. 9 Sponers, torners, and hatters. 2. A spoon-holder.
1896Advance (Chicago) 10 Sept., Tea Pot, Sugar-bowl, Creamer and Spooner. ▪ II. ˈspooner2 [f. spoon v. 5 + -er1.] One who spoons or makes love sentimentally.
1887Black Sabina Zembra xi, ‘Spooners are not very interesting—.’ ‘I beg your pardon?’ said she innocently. ‘Lovers, I should say.’ c1921D. H. Lawrence Mod. Lover (1934) 195 Emmie..cuddled into his arms. He was famous as a spooner, and she was famous as a sport. 1976Times 24 Mar. 13/3 A wilderness of forms for the convenience of spooners. |