| The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000. |
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| SYLLABICATION: | spen·cer |
| PRONUNCIATION: |  sp n s r |
| NOUN: | 1. A short double-breasted overcoat worn by men in the early 19th century. 2. A close-fitting, waist-length jacket worn by women. | | ETYMOLOGY: | After George John Spencer, Second Earl Spencer (1758–1834).
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