spaynel
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spaynell — spaynel(l etc., obs. ff. spaniel … Useful english dictionary
spaniel — noun Etymology: Middle English spaynel, spaniell, from Anglo French espainnel, alteration of espaignol Spaniard, from Vulgar Latin *Hispaniolus, from Latin Hispania Spain Date: 14th century 1. a member of any of several breeds of small or medium… … New Collegiate Dictionary
spaniel — spaniellike, adj. /span yeuhl/, n. 1. one of any of several breeds of small or medium sized dogs, usually having a long, silky coat and long, drooping ears. 2. a submissive, fawning, or cringing person. [1350 1400; ME spaynel < OF espaignol… … Universalium
spaniel — span•iel [[t]ˈspæn yəl[/t]] n. 1) dch any of several breeds of small or medium sized sporting dogs usu. having long, drooping ears and a long, silky coat with feathering on the legs and tail 2) a submissive, fawning, or cringing person •… … From formal English to slang
spaniel — /ˈspænjəl / (say spanyuhl) noun 1. a dog of any of various breeds of small or medium size, usually with a long, silky coat and drooping ears, used in hunting and as pets. 2. a submissive, fawning, or cringing person. {Middle English spaynel, from …
