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Definition of Turnspit

1. Noun. A roasting spit that can be turned.

Definition of Turnspit

1. n. One who turns a spit; hence, a person engaged in some menial office.

Definition of Turnspit

1. Noun. A person employed in turning a spit for the purpose of roasting meat. ¹

2. Noun. (archaic) A short-legged, long-bodied dog, now extinct, bred to run on a wheel to turn a spit. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Turnspit

1. one that turns a roasting spit [n -S]

Medical Definition of Turnspit

1. 1. One who turns a spit; hence, a person engaged in some menial office. "His lordship is his majesty's turnspit." (Burke) 2. 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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