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Gender Masculine
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈspɛn.səɹ/

Meaning & History

From an English surname that meant "dispenser of provisions", derived from Middle English spense "larder, pantry". A famous bearer was American actor Spencer Tracy (1900-1967). It was also the surname of Princess Diana (1961-1997).