spence

See also: Spence

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Middle English spence, spense, borrowed from Middle French despense, from Medieval Latin dīspēnsa, noun use of feminine of Latin dīspēnsus, past participle of dīspendere (“weigh out”).

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Noun

spence (plural spences)

  1. (UK, dialect, dated) A buttery or pantry

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Middle English

Noun

spence

  1. Alternative form of spense

Derived terms

Descendants
  • English: spence
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