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/ˈspɪnstər/ · spin·ster
noun
- An unmarried woman, especially one who is considered old-fashioned or eccentric. The spinster lived alone in a large house with a beautiful garden.
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- A woman who spins yarn or thread for a living. In the past, spinster was a common occupation for women.
Did you know? The term 'spinster' has been used to describe a woman who is unmarried, but it also has a fascinating history tied to the occupation of spinning yarn, which was a common skill for women in the past.