Definitions
A short double-breasted men's overcoat worn in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Word origin
An occupational surname from Middle English Spenser, Spencer, Spensier, from the common noun spenser (“spencer”), denoting someone who works in a spense (“spence”), or as a butler or steward.
Used in a sentence
“Later, a 'person of interest' was said to be in custody in connection with Kirk's shooting, Utah governor Spencer Cox announced Wednesday evening.”
“In order to support and illustrate this assertion, I shall commence my remarks with the spencer, which has often been attacked by satyrical and cynical writers as an absurd and original dress.”
“Some wear the tunic of lawn, and the spencer or Turkish robe of silk.”
Source: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0
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01“Short old jacket”7 letters
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