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spens1 (1327)
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spens1 (1327)

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  FEW:  expensa *3,308a Gdf: ∅ GdfC: ∅ TL: ∅ DEAF:  espense (*)  DMF: ∅ TLF: ∅ OED:  spence n.2  MED:  spens(e n.3  DMLBS: ∅

s.

occupationdomesticname steward, store-keeper, one who is in charge of the provisions of a household (used as a surname): 
( 1327 )  Willelmus le Spens  MED spens(e n.3

[DD]

See also:

spense  spenser 
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