01 n. One who turns a spit; hence, a person engaged in some menial office.
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One who turns a spit; hence, a person engaged in some menial office.“His lordship is his majesty's turnspit.” — Burke.
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A small breed of dogs having a long body and short crooked legs. These dogs were formerly much used for turning a spit on which meat was roasting.(Zool.)