spence

spence

noun \ˈspen(t)s\

Definition of SPENCE

dialect chiefly British

: pantry

Origin of SPENCE

Middle English, from Anglo-French espence, spence, from Medieval Latin expensa victuals, from Late Latin, outlay, compulsory supply of food — more at expense

First Known Use: 14th century

Rhymes with SPENCE

fence, sense, tense, whence