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Spenser

SPEHNS

Spenser (name) means an English surname and occasional given name, an occupational name for a dispenser of provisions, notably borne by the poet Edmund Spenser. Example: “Spenser wrote "The Faerie Queene" in the sixteenth century.”

name

An English surname and occasional given name, an occupational name for a dispenser of provisions, notably borne by the poet Edmund Spenser.

"Spenser wrote "The Faerie Queene" in the sixteenth century."

Word forms

Spensers plural

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Etymology

From Middle English spense, "provisions," referring to one who dispensed household supplies.

Origin: Middle English

Rhymes for Spenser

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Spenser” mean?

The word “Spenser” means an English surname and occasional given name, an occupational name for a dispenser of provisions, notably borne by the poet Edmund Spenser.

How do you pronounce “Spenser”?

“Spenser” is pronounced SPEHNS (/ˈspɛnsɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Spenser” in a sentence?

Here is “Spenser” used in a sentence: “Spenser wrote "The Faerie Queene" in the sixteenth century.”

What part of speech is “Spenser”?

“Spenser” is a name.

Where does the word “Spenser” come from?

The word “Spenser” comes from Middle English. From Middle English spense, "provisions," referring to one who dispensed household supplies.