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TURNSPIT
turnspit
(noun) a roasting spit that can be turned
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
turnspit (plural turnspits)
A person employed in turning a spit for the purpose of roasting meat.
synonym of roasting jack
(archaic, derogatory, by extension) A person engaged in some menial occupation.
(archaic) Ellipsis of turnspit dog.
Source: Wiktionary
Turn"spit`, n.
1. One who turns a spit; hence, a person engaged in some menial office. His lordship is his majesty's turnspit. Burke.
2. (Zoöl.)
Definition: A small breed of dogs having a long body and short crooked legs. These dogs were formerly much used for turning a spit on which meat was roasting.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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