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turnspit.

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

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈtɜɹn(ˌ)spɪt/
  1. A person employed in turning a spit for the purpose of roasting meat.

  2. Synonym of roasting jack.

  3. A person engaged in some menial occupation.

    archaic · broadly · derogatory
  4. Ellipsis of turnspit dog.

    abbreviation · alt-of · archaic · ellipsis
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From turn + spit.

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