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Meaning of "spencer" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SPENCER

Named after Earl Spencer (1758–1834).

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF SPENCER

ˈspɛnsə


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SPENCER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Spencer is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SPENCER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of spencer in the English dictionary

The definition of spencer in the dictionary is a short fitted coat or jacket. Other definition of spencer is a woman's knitted vest.



WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SPENCER

biosensor · censer · censor · commencer · condenser · Despenser · dispenser · ENSA · extensor · fencer · flenser · incensor · Mensa · photosensor · recompenser · sensor · Spenser · suspenser · suspensor · tensor

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SPENCER

spence · Spencer Gulf · spend · spend a penny · spendable · spendall · spender · spending · spending money · spending power · spending spree · spends · spendthrift · spendy · Spengler · Spenser · Spenserian · Spenserian sonnet · Spenserian stanza · spent

WORDS THAT END LIKE SPENCER

bouncer · breast cancer · cancer · colonial experiencer · dancer · enhancer · freelancer · influencer · intelligencer · lancer · licencer · lung cancer · ovarian cancer · prostate cancer · referencer · reverencer · sentencer · sequencer · silencer · skin cancer

Synonyms and antonyms of spencer in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «spencer» into 25 languages

TRANSLATOR

TRANSLATION OF SPENCER

Find out the translation of spencer to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of spencer from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «spencer» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

斯宾塞
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

spencer
570 millions of speakers
en

English

spencer
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

स्पेंसर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

سبنسر
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

Спенсер
278 millions of speakers
pt

Translator English - Portuguese

spencer
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

ক্ষুদ্র কুর্তাবিশেষ
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

spencer
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

Spencer
190 millions of speakers
de

Translator English - German

Spencer
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

スペンサー
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

스펜서
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Spencer
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Spencer
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

ஸ்பென்சர்
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

स्पेंसर
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

kısa palto
70 millions of speakers
it

Translator English - Italian

spencer
65 millions of speakers
pl

Translator English - Polish

Spencer
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

Спенсер
40 millions of speakers
ro

Translator English - Romanian

spencer
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

spencer
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Spencer
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

spencer
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

spencer
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of spencer

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SPENCER»

Principal search tendencies and common uses of spencer
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about spencer

EXAMPLES

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SPENCER»

Discover the use of spencer in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to spencer and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Probabilistic Method
Praise for the Second Edition: "Serious researchers in combinatorics or algorithm design will wish to read the book in its entirety...the book may also be enjoyed on a lighter level since the different chapters are largely independent and ...
Noga Alon, Joel H. Spencer, 2011
2
The Heretic's Feast: A History of Vegetarianism
Gracefully written and meticulously researched, the book presents not only a surprising slice through world history but also an unusual story of dissidence and revolt.
Colin Spencer, 1996
3
Continuum Mechanics
Undergraduate text opens with introductory chapters on matrix algebra, vectors and Cartesian tensors, and an analysis of deformation and stress; succeeding chapters examine laws of conservation of mass, momentum, and energy as well as the ...
Anthony James Merrill Spencer, 2004
4
From Marks & Spencer to X Holding: The Future of ...
Group taxation has now become one of the most intensively debated issues in EU tax law. The papers collected in this timely book derive from an ACTL Seminar held at Amsterdam in April 2010.
Dennis Manolito Weber, Bruno da Silva, 2011
5
HDEV
Created through a student-tested, faculty-approved review process, HDEV is an extremely concise, visually appealing new text that traces development from infancy through late adulthood without any delays or distractions.
Spencer A. Rathus, Shauna Longmuir, 2011
6
The Journey of Man: A Genetic Odyssey
In this fascinating book, Spencer Wells shows how the truth about our ancestors is hidden in our genetic code, and reveals how developments in the cutting-edge science of population genetics have made it possible not just to discover where ...
Spencer Wells, 2003
7
Nuclear Fear: A History of Images
--Los Angeles Times Reviews of this book: Weart's tale boldly sweeps from the futuristic White City of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair and the discovery of radioactivity in 1896 through Hiroshima and Star Wars... (An] admirable call for ...
Spencer R. WEART, Spencer R Weart, 2009
8
Spencer: Political Writings
Contains some of the most influential criticisms of socialism ever written.
Herbert Spencer, John Offer, 1994
9
A History of Beer and Brewing
A History of Beer and Brewing provides a comprehensive account of the history of beer.
Ian Spencer Hornsey, 2003
10
The Politically Incorrect Guide to Islam (And the Crusades)
Islam expert Robert Spencer reveals Islam's ongoing, unshakable quest for global conquest and why the West today faces the same threat as the Crusaders did--and what we can learn from their experience.
Robert Spencer, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SPENCER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term spencer is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Marks & Spencer 'suffers clothing setback'
MARKS and Spencer is expected to have suffered another blow in its attempts to get its clothing business back on track, after cool weather in May and June ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
2
General Hospital fans: Luke Spencer is leaving Port Charles
After originating the character of Lucas Lorenzo Spencer 37 years ago, acclaimed actor Anthony Geary says farewell to “General Hospital, MONDAY, JULY 27. «WBAY, Jun 15»
3
Baltimore Escape Artist Spencer Horsman Nearly Drowns When …
It's hard to walk around Federal Hill without hearing people talk about Spencer Horsman. His father Ken tells WJZ's Rick Ritter that Spencer spent years training ... «CBS Local, Jun 15»
4
Clippers trade Spencer Hawes, Matt Barnes for Lance Stephenson
The Clippers completed the first part of their roster revamp Monday evening, acquiring shooting guard Lance Stephenson from the Charlotte Hornets in a swap ... «Los Angeles Times, Jun 15»
5
Marks & Spencer reveals £150m buyback after first rise in profits for …
Marks & Spencer is handing £150m back to shareholders after reporting its first rise in annual profits for four years. The 131-year-old retailer said it would launch ... «Telegraph.co.uk, May 15»
6
Anthony Geary and Luke Spencer Departing 'General Hospital'
While it had long been rumored, the day has finally come where fans will soon get ready to say goodbye to Luke Spencer on ABC's “General Hospital. «Soap Opera Network, May 15»
7
Marks & Spencer has no place in the modern world, which is why its …
The under-pressure Marks & Spencer boss has endured three-and-a-half years of questions about why Britain's biggest high street retailer could not turn around ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Apr 15»
8
Spencer: Holiday Attacks On Xbox Live Were 'A Learning Experience'
"Our commitment to Xbox One customers is to make sure our service is robust and reliable," Spencer says. While there wasn't any security threats in the holiday ... «Game Informer, Mar 15»
9
Octavia Spencer on race in 'Black or White' and Oscars
It's been less than two decades since Octavia Spencer left Montgomery, Ala., for Hollywood, and in that time she's racked up more than 100 movie and television ... «LA Daily News, Jan 15»
10
Congratulations! Stephen Fry marries stand-up comedian Elliott …
Mr Fry is wearing a grey suit with a multi-coloured tie, while Mr Spencer is dressed in black, with a blue tie. The pair's ceremony was 'witnessed' by a small ... «PinkNews, Jan 15»
REFERENCE
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