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spinster

noun spin·ster \ˈspin(t)-stər\

: an unmarried woman who is past the usual age for marrying and is considered unlikely to marry

Full Definition of SPINSTER

: a woman whose occupation is to spin

a archaic : an unmarried woman of gentle family

b : an unmarried woman and especially one past the common age for marrying

: a woman who seems unlikely to marry

— spin·ster·hood \-ˌhu̇d\ noun

— spin·ster·ish \-st(ə-)rish\ adjective

— spin·ster·ly adjective

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14th century

SPINSTERISH Defined for Kids

noun spin·ster \ˈspin-stər\

: an unmarried woman past the usual age for marrying

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