turnspit

About 0.01 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A person employed in turning a spit for the purpose of roasting meat.
2. noun Synonym of roasting jack.
3. noun A person engaged in some menial occupation.
4. noun Ellipsis of turnspit dog.

Similar words

turnbroach turner spinner spindle rotator throwe spinnerette turning rest spindel spinet

Often followed by

dog in was of dogs and when

Word family

turnspits