spenser (1275)
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spenser (1275)

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

s.

1 occupationdomesticname steward, store-keeper, one who is in charge of the provisions of a household (used as a surname): 
( 1275 )  William le Spencer  Spencer
( 1296 )  Will. le Spensier  spenser(e n.
( 1333 )  Ric. le Spenser  spenser(e n.
despenser#1  espenser  spens#1  spense 
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