spencer
1 of 2noun (1)
spen·cer ˈspen(t)-sər 
: a short waist-length jacket
spencer
2 of 2noun (2)
: a trysail abaft the foremast or mainmast
Word History
Etymology
Noun (1)
George John, second earl Spencer †1834 English politician
Noun (2)
probably from the name Spencer
First Known Use
Noun (1)
1795, in the meaning defined above
Noun (2)
1840, in the meaning defined above
Biographical Definition
Spencer
biographical name
Spen·cer ˈspen(t)-sər
Herbert 1820–1903 English philosopher
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- contended (with)
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- content oneself with