Definition of "spence" [spence]

• A buttery or pantry (noun)

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• "I cannot think of drinking our good madam's wine myself, I assure you; I will just put it by the spence, (_spence_ means _cupboard_) till David is beginning to get about again, and then I think it will help to strengthen him. ""
• "11: 57 AM kate o'd said ... so spence is now ethan? ok. i'm 80 pages into pink (got my copy from B+P this morn). i'll get a pencil out and change the name! oh! and i'm really enjoying it so far, lili."
• "4: 05 PM lili said ... hi kate! yep, spence is now ethan. it seems to be working for him. glad to hear you're enjoying it!"