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distaff

2 entries found.

Main Entry:
1dis·taff 
          Listen to the pronunciation of 1distaff
Pronunciation:
\ˈdis-ˌtaf\
Function:
noun
Inflected Form(s):
plural distaffs 
          Listen to the pronunciation of distaffs \-ˌtafs, -ˌtavz\
Etymology:
Middle English distaf, from Old English distæf, from dis- (akin to Middle Low German dise bunch of flax) + stæf staff
Date:
before 12th century
1 a: a staff for holding the flax, tow, or wool in spinning b: woman's work or domain2: the female branch or side of a family


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