Definitions for: Turnspit

[n] a roasting spit that can be turned

Webster (1913) Definition: Turn"spit`, n.
1. One who turns a spit; hence, a person engaged in some
menial office.

His lordship is his majesty's turnspit. --Burke.

2. (Zo["o]l.) A small breed of dogs having a long body and
short crooked legs. These dogs were formerly much used for
turning a spit on which meat was roasting.

See Also: spit