i Register
In some senses, spencer is marked as historical. Watch for register when choosing this word.
ADJ.
turkish, white, white
She wore a white spencer over her dress to stay warm during the cool evening.
VERB + SPENCER
fronted, punched, remarks, shooting, worked
The striker punched Spencer hard in the ribs during the heated match.
SPENCER + NOUN
cox, mail-man, robe, wednesday, year
The old spencer robe hung in the attic for over thirty years.
PREP.
from, in, up, with, with
She wore a spencer with a matching bonnet to the autumn garden party.
ADV.
often, probably
The old spencer jacket was probably made from wool that had been dyed blue.