Phrases with «turnspit»

A "turnspit" refers to a person or a dog that was used to turn a rotating mechanism, like a spit, in order to cook meat over a fire. Full definition

Sentences with «turnspit»

  • According to Irish lore, Glen of Imaal Terriers were also used as turnspit dogs to turn meat over fires for cooking. (dailypuppy.com)
  • In the 1850s, the use of turnspits in large commercial kitchens in America inspired the foundation of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA). (priceonomics.com)
  • At the mention of the word «wheel» several turnspit dogs, who had been brought to church as foot warmers, ran for the door. (dogingtonpost.com)
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