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Meaning
Noun
⚠️
A
woman
who has never been
married
, especially one
past
the
typical
marrying
age
according to
social traditions.
●
One who
spins
(puts a
spin
on) a political media
story
so as to
give something a
favorable
or
advantageous
appearance
; a
spin doctor
,
spin merchant
or
spin
meister.
●
Someone whose
occupation
was
spinning
thread.
●
A
woman
of
evil
life and
character
; so called from being
forced
to
spin
in a
house
of correction.
●
A
spider
; an
insect
(such as a
silkworm
) which
spins
thread.
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Origin
spinster
English
-ster
English
-ster
Middle English (1100-1500)
spin
English
spinnan
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
Sourced from
Etym
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Widow
Vampire
Loner
Waif
Maiden
Supermodel
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Heiress
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Recluse
Aristocrat
Housekeeper
Maid
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Nun
Poet
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Fashionista
Slob
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Beauty Queen
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Gold Digger
Single Mother
Vestal Virgin
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