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spenser (1275)
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spenser (1275)

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spencer,  spensier  
  FEW:  expensa *3,308a Gdf: ∅ GdfC: ∅ TL: ∅ DEAF:  espense (*)  DMF: ∅ TLF: ∅ OED:  spencer n. 1  MED:  spenser(e n.  DMLBS:  spensator 3153a

s.

occupationdomesticname steward, store-keeper, one who is in charge of the provisions of a household (used as a surname): 
( 1275 )  William le Spencer  Family Names Spencer
( 1296 )  Will. le Spensier  MED spenser(e n.
( 1333 )  Ric. le Spenser  MED spenser(e n.

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See also:

despenser1  espenser  spens1  spense 
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