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spence

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Definition of spence

chiefly British dialect

as in larder

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Before refrigeration became mainstream, cutout details were added to larders and meat safes as a way to ventilate a cupboard without leaving it open.

— Kelsey Mulvey, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026
The debut of chef-founder Tom Waters, diners are treated to an intimate, multi-course experience from the open kitchen, with a rotating, seasonal menu that celebrates Wales’ abundant larder.

— Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

Definition of larder

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Finally, a cooked buttery frosting loaded with coconut is poured over the top.

— Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 23 June 2026
Fabric-wise, this skirt is made of a blend of fibers that marries the buttery-softness of Nulu with the four-way stretch of Lycra for extreme flexibility and comfort.

— Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2026

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The Coast Guard's Terrel Horne interdicted a 25-foot cuddy cabin boat containing 18 Mexican nationals on board.

— Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Saturday when the ship encountered a cuddy-cabin vessel moving at a high rate of speed, according to the Coast Guard.

— City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026

Definition of cuddy

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Lawyers offered free legal consultations to immigrants throughout the convention and the organization provided a food pantry at the end of the event.

— Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026
With a conflict in the Middle East creating more price pressures, the cost of filling refrigerators, freezers and pantries has made affordability a central issue in the fall midterm elections.

— Dee-Ann Durbin, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026

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