spence
noun
ˈspen(t)s 
dialectal, chiefly British
: pantry
Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Anglo-French espence, spence, from Medieval Latin expensa victuals, from Late Latin, outlay, compulsory supply of food — more at expense entry 1
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Biographical Definition
Spence
biographical name
ˈspen(t)s
A(ndrew) Michael 1943– American economist
spences
noun
as in ambries
Synonyms & Similar Words
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- ambries
- cuddies
- butteries
- larders
- coatrooms
- pantries
- garderobes
- cupboards
- vestiaries
- presses
- closets
- cloakrooms
- wardrobes
- tapestries
- tapestry
- tapestry beetle
- tapestry Brussels
- tapestry carpet
- tapestry moth
- tapestry needle
- tapestry red
- tapestry velvet carpet
- tapestry weave
- tapestry-woven
- tapestrying
- tapeta
- tapete
- tapeti
- tapetis
- tapetum
- tapeworm
- tapeworm plant
- tapeworms
- taphephobia
- taphephobiae
- taphephobias
- taphole
- tapholes