spencer
/ˈspɛnsə/
noun
A large loose-fitted gaffsail on a square-rigger or barque, used from the nineteenth century onwards.
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Noun 1 meaning
A large loose-fitted gaffsail on a square-rigger or barque, used from the nineteenth century onwards.
Where it comes from
Etymology
From the family name Spencer. The jacket is probably named after George Spencer, 2nd Earl Spencer (1758-1834).
SPENCER at a glance
SPENCER has 7 letters and scores 11 points in Scrabble (S 1 + P 3 + E 1 + N 1 + C 3 + E 1 + R 1) and 14 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #6,317 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
Rhymes with spencer
All rhymes- OFFICER15
- CANCER10
- SOCCER10
- PRODUCER13
- DANCER9
- NICER7
- ANNOUNCER11
- MERCER10
- RACER7
- TRACER8
- ACER6
- BOUNCER11
One letter away
- SPENDER10
- SPENCES11
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