Lectionary Calendar
Tuesday, December 24th, 2024
Christmas Eve
Attention!
For 10¢ a day you can enjoy StudyLight.org ads
free while helping to build churches and support pastors in Uganda.
Click here to learn more!

Bible Dictionaries
Turnspit

Webster's Dictionary

Search for…
or
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Prev Entry
Turnsole
Next Entry
Turnstile
Resource Toolbox

(1):

(n.) 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.

(2):

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

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Turnspit'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​t/turnspit.html. 1828.
 
adsfree-icon
Ads FreeProfile