spen|cer

spen|cer
spen|cer1 «SPEHN suhr», noun.
a short coat or jacket for men or women, usually knitted.
[< George John Spencer, second Earl Spencer, 1758-1834]
spen|cer2 «SPEHN suhr», noun.
= trysail. (Cf.trysail)
[origin uncertain]

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