turnspit

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Synonyms: turnskin, turnspits, turns in, burn pit, unspit

Antonyms: turnskin, turnspits, turns in, burn pit, unspit

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Noun

1. A person employed in turning a [[spit]] for the purpose of roasting meat.
2. {{syn of|en|roasting jack}}.
3. {{lb|en|archaic|derogatory|by extension}} A person engaged in some [[menial]] occupation.
4. {{lb|en|archaic}} {{ellipsis of|en|turnspit dog}}.

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