Spen·cer (sp n s r), Herbert 1820-1903. British philosopher who attempted to apply the theory of evolution to philosophy and ethics in his series Synthetic Philosophy (1855-1893). |
| spen·cer 1 (spnsr) n. Nautical A trysail. [Perhaps from the name Spencer.] |
| spen·cer 2 (spnsr) n. 1. A short double-breasted overcoat worn by men in the early 19th century. 2. A close-fitting, waist-length jacket worn by women. [After George John Spencer, Second Earl Spencer (1758-1834).] |
Spencer [ˈspɛnsə]
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1. (Biographies / Spencer, Herbert (1820-1903) M, English, PHILOSOPHY: philosopher) Herbert. 1820-1903, English philosopher, who applied evolutionary theory to the study of society, favouring laissez-faire doctrines
2. (Biographies / Spencer, Sir Stanley (1891-1959) M, English, ARTS AND CRAFTS: painter) Sir Stanley. 1891-1959, English painter, noted esp for his paintings of Christ in a contemporary English setting
spencer1
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1. (Clothing & Fashion) a short fitted coat or jacket
2. (Clothing & Fashion) a woman's knitted vest
[named after Earl Spencer (1758-1834)]
spencer2
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(Transport / Nautical Terms) Nautical a large loose-footed gaffsail on a square-rigger or barque
[perhaps after the surname Spencer]
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| Noun | 1. |  Spencer - English philosopher and sociologist who applied the theory of natural selection to human societies (1820-1903) |
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