Tûrn'spit, n.
n. 1. One who turns a spit; hence, a person engaged in some menial office. “His lordship is his majesty's turnspit.” Burke. 2. A variety of dog;—so called from being formerly employed to turn a spit.
n. 1. One who turns a spit; hence, a person engaged in some menial office. “His lordship is his majesty's turnspit.” Burke. 2. A variety of dog;—so called from being formerly employed to turn a spit.