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noun ˈspɛnsəˈspɛnsər 1A short, close-fitting jacket, worn by women and children in the early 19th century. Example sentencesExamples - ‘Of course,’ he mumbled, hesitating a moment before easing Amanda's arms out of her spencer, while the woman removed her shoes and stockings.
- Miss Howitt's dress was in the height of fashion; blue silk spencer over a white round dress with several flounces at the hem, complemented by a yellow paisley shawl draped over her shoulders.
- 1.1 A thin woollen vest, worn by women for extra warmth in winter.
Origin Probably named after the second Earl Spencer (1758–1834), English politician. noun ˈspɛnsəˈspɛnsər Sailing Origin Mid 19th century: of unknown origin. nounˈspensərˈspɛnsər 1A short, close-fitting jacket, worn by women and children in the early 19th century. Example sentencesExamples - ‘Of course,’ he mumbled, hesitating a moment before easing Amanda's arms out of her spencer, while the woman removed her shoes and stockings.
- Miss Howitt's dress was in the height of fashion; blue silk spencer over a white round dress with several flounces at the hem, complemented by a yellow paisley shawl draped over her shoulders.
- 1.1 A thin woolen vest worn by women.
Origin Probably named after the second Earl Spencer (1758–1834), English politician. nounˈspensərˈspɛnsər Sailing A boomless gaff sail on a square-rigged ship's foremast or mainmast (replaced in the mid 19th century by staysails).
Origin Mid 19th century: of unknown origin. |