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spinster

The correct spelling is spinster.

How to pronounce spinster

/ˈspɪnstə/
noun

IPA: /ˈspɪnstə/

Say it like: Spi-nst-er

The correct spelling is spinster. (sometimes derogatory) A woman who has never been married, especially one past the typical marrying age according to social traditions.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.(sometimes derogatory) A woman who has never been married, especially one past the typical marrying age according to social traditions.
  2. 2.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 master.
  3. 3.Someone whose occupation was spinning thread.
  4. 4.A woman of evil life and character; so called from being forced to spin in a house of correction.
  5. 5.A spider; an insect (such as a silkworm) which spins thread.

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