'Turnspit' definitions:
Definition of 'turnspit'
(from WordNet)
noun
A roasting spit that can be turned
Definition of 'Turnspit'
From: GCIDE
- Turnspit \Turn"spit`\, n.
- 1. One who turns a spit; hence, a person engaged in some menial office. [1913 Webster]
- His lordship is his majesty's turnspit. --Burke. [1913 Webster]
- 2. (Zool.) A small breed of dogs having a long body and short crooked legs. These dogs were formerly much used for turning a spit on which meat was roasting. [1913 Webster]