spencer

1 of 2

noun (1)

spen·​cer ˈspen(t)-sər 

: a short waist-length jacket

spencer

2 of 2

noun (2)

: a trysail abaft the foremast or mainmast

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

George John, second earl Spencer †1834 English politician

Noun (2)

probably from the name Spencer

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1795, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1840, in the meaning defined above

Biographical Definition

Spencer

biographical name

Spen·​cer ˈspen(t)-sər 

Herbert 1820–1903 English philosopher