Spinster

Definition:

  • (n.) A woman who spins, or whose occupation is to spin.
  • (n.) A man who spins.
  • (n.) An unmarried or single woman; -- used in legal proceedings as a title, or addition to the surname.
  • (n.) A woman of evil life and character; -- so called from being forced to spin in a house of correction.

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