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    spence
    /spɛns/

    noun

    • 1. a larder. archaic

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  3. noun. ˈspen (t)s. Synonyms of spence. dialectal, chiefly British. : pantry. Word History. Etymology. Middle English, from Anglo-French espence, spence, from Medieval Latin expensa victuals, from Late Latin, outlay, compulsory supply of food — more at expense entry 1. First Known Use. 14th century, in the meaning defined above. Time Traveler.

  4. Example Sentences. Sonos, which offers wireless speakers, soundbars, amplifiers and related services, is a scrappy underdog that has flourished despite competitive threats from sizable rivals since its 2002 debut, Spence says.

  5. spence. 2 meanings: dialect a. a larder or pantry b. any monetary allowance c. a parlour, esp in a cottage Sir Basil (Unwin). 1907–76,.... Click for more definitions.

  6. Spence can mean a larder, a monetary allowance, or a parlour in a cottage. It can also be a surname of a Scottish architect. Learn more about the origin, pronunciation, and synonyms of spence.

  7. noun. These are words and phrases related to spence. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. LARDER. Synonyms. stillroom. British. larder. pantry. food room. buttery. supply room. storage room. storeroom. cuddy. Synonyms for spence from Random House Roget's College Thesaurus, Revised and Updated Edition © 2000 Random House, Inc.

  8. Spence can be a noun meaning a larder or pantry, or a short form of the male name Spencer. Learn more about its synonyms, sentences, and word forms.

  9. Spence, n.¹ has three meanings in OED, such as a small piece of land or a part of a larger whole. It comes from Middle English and has different pronunciations in British and U.S. English.