spinsterish

spin·ster

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Definitions of spinsterish word

noun spinsterish Disparaging and Offensive. a woman still unmarried beyond the usual age of marrying. 1
noun spinsterish Chiefly Law. a woman who has never married. 1
noun spinsterish a woman whose occupation is spinning. 1

before 1325

One of the 16% oldest English words

1325-75; Middle English spinnestere a woman who spins. See spin, -ster

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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