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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.
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.
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.
noun. a male given name, form of Spencer. Discover More. Word History and Origins. Origin of spence 1. 1350–1400; Middle English spense, spence < Middle French despense pantry < Medieval Latin dīspēnsa, noun use of feminine of dīspēnsus, past participle of dīspendere to weigh out; dispense. Discover More. Example Sentences.
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.
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.
spence noun 1. Factsheet. Etymology. Meaning & use. Pronunciation. Forms. Frequency. Factsheet. What does the noun spence mean? There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun spence. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. Entry status.
