spence

¹

[spens]

noun

British Dialect.

1. a pantry.

Spence

²

[spens]

noun

1. a male given name, form of Spencer.

spence

¹

/ spɛns /

noun

1. dialect

   1. a larder or pantry

   2. any monetary allowance

   3. a parlour, esp in a cottage

Spence

²

/ spɛns /

noun

1. Sir Basil ( Unwin ). 1907–76, Scottish architect, born in India; designed Coventry Cathedral (1951)

Word History and Origins

Origin of spence¹

1350–1400; Middle English spense, spence < Middle French despense pantry < Medieval Latin dīspēnsa, noun use of feminine of dīspēnsus, past participle of dīspendere to weigh out; dispense

Word History and Origins

Origin of spence¹

C14: from Old French despense, from Latin dispendere to distribute; see _dispense

Example Sentences

Meanwhile, England's Djed Spence made history by becoming the first Muslim to play for the senior England men's football team, making his debut as a substitute in the 5-0 win over Serbia.

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Spence has thrived in the early days of Thomas Frank's Tottenham reign.

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The chance to change perceptions is one of the reasons Ellington believes Spence's inclusion in the England squad will have wider positive consequences.

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When Djed Spence came on as a substitute for England during Tuesday's World Cup qualifier in Serbia, he was not just reaping the rewards of years of hard work and resilience in the face of setbacks - he was also making history.

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For Spence, who regularly posts religious captions on his social media accounts, his faith plays an important role in his life and approach to the game.

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