| turnspit | 1. One who turns a spit; hence, a person engaged in some menial office. "His lordship is his majesty's turnspit." (Burke) 2. <zoology> 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: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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