| Back | spaniel /SPAN-yuhl/ |
|---|---|
| Front | noun 1. A submissive or fawning person. 2. Any of several breeds of small to medium-sized dogs with long drooping ears and a silky coat. [From Old French espaignol/espaigneul (Spanish dog), from Hispaniolus (Spanish), from Hispania (Spain). Earliest documented use: 1386.] “Helena: I am your spaniel. And, Demetrius, The more you beat me, I will fawn on you.” - William Shakespeare; A Midsummer Night’s Dream; 1590s. |
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