turnspit

Meaning

  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.
  4. Ellipsis of turnspit dog.

Synonyms

badger-dog

spanish pointer

lurcher

turnspit dog

Translations

ψήστης

Turnspit Dog

γυρίζων τη σούφλαν

döner çeviren kimse

kebapçı

Etymology

From turn + spit.

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