spaniel

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Synonyms: spancel, staniel, spanier

Antonyms: spancel, staniel, spanier

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Noun

1. Any of various small to medium-sized [[breed]]s of [[gun dog]] having a broad [[muzzle]], long, wavy [[fur]] and long ears that hang at the side of the head, bred for [[flush]]ing and [[retrieve|retrieving]] [[game]].
2. A cringing, fawning person.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To [[follow]] [[loyally]] or [[obsequious]]ly, like a spaniel.

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