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Spinster Definition & Meaning

spinster
noun
  1. an elderly unmarried woman
  2. someone who spins (who twists fibers into threads)

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  • "term spinster"
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Frequently asked questions

What does spinster mean?
an elderly unmarried woman someone who spins (who twists fibers into threads)
What part of speech is spinster?
Spinster is a noun.
How many definitions does spinster have?
Spinster has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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