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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