spaniel

SPAN'IEL, n.

1. A dog used in sports of the field, remarkable for his sagacity and obedience.

2. A mean, cringing, fawning person.

SPAN'IEL, a. Like a spaniel; mean; fawning.

SPAN'IEL, v.i. TO fawn; to cringe; to be obsequious.

SPAN'IEL, v.t. To follow like a spaniel.