"turnspit" meaning in All languages combined

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        "A person employed in turning a spit for the purpose of roasting meat."
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        "(archaic, derogatory, by extension) A person engaged in some menial occupation."
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          "text": "c. 1723, William Meston, The Knight\nSometimes, like turnspit cur, he reels,\nSweating in his mysterious wheels;\nAnd by his motion, tho' he fancies\nThat higher up he still advances,\nYet, press'd down with his nat'ral weight,\nAfter much toiling, still the Knight\nIs found to be in the same place\nWhere first he did begin his race;\nAnd has done less, for all his boasting,\nThan turnspit dog the goose when roasting."
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