spence
1 Americannoun
noun
noun
noun
Etymology
Origin of spence
1350–1400; Middle English spense, spence < Middle French despense pantry < Medieval Latin dīspēnsa, noun use of feminine of dīspēnsus, past participle of dīspendere to weigh out; dispense
Example Sentences
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By that, I mean with the way they tried to help Djed Spence when Arsenal came at him with Saka and Timber doubling up down that flank.
From BBC
Michael Spence, UCL president and provost, said he recognised that the Covid pandemic had been "incredibly difficult for students" and the university's response was "responsible and robust".
From BBC
When Micky van der Ven and Djed Spence appeared to refuse to shake Frank's hand after the home loss to Chelsea, the manager defused the situation by insisting the players were simply "frustrated" before later revealing they had apologised.
From BBC
In Scene 3, Ms. Duffy and tenor Nicky Spence are university students puzzling over “Who is Sue?”
Frank's post-match lap of honour became a point of contention and controversy when defenders Djed Spence and Micky van de Ven brushed past him and refused to take part after the defeat at home by Chelsea, though they later apologised.
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