"Spander" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Blend of Spike + Xander. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Spike|Xander}} Blend of Spike + Xander Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Spander
  1. (fandom slang) The ship of characters Spike and Xander Harris from the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Tags: slang
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