'Spancel' definitions:
Definition of 'Spancel'
From: GCIDE
- Spancel \Span"cel\, n. [Perhaps span + AS. s[=a]l a rope.] A rope used for tying or hobbling the legs of a horse or cow. [Prov. Eng. & Local, U.S.] --Grose. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Spancel'
From: GCIDE
- Spancel \Span"cel\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Spanceledor Spancelled; p. pr. & vb. n. Spanceling or Spancelling.] To tie or hobble with a spancel. [Prov. Eng. & Local, U.S.] --Malone. [1913 Webster]