Meaning Of The Word Turnspit

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What's The Definition Of Turnspit?

turnspit in American English
a person who turns a spit
noun: a spit that rotates or can be rotated

turnspit in British English
noun: (formerly) a servant or small dog whose job was to turn the spit on which meat, poultry, etc, was roasting

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