spinster

spin·ster

noun \ˈspin(t)-stər\

Definition of SPINSTER

1

: a woman whose occupation is to spin

2

a archaic : an unmarried woman of gentle family b : an unmarried woman and especially one past the common age for marrying

3

: a woman who seems unlikely to marry

— spin·ster·hood \-ˌhu̇d\ noun

— spin·ster·ish \-st(ə-)rish\ adjective

— spin·ster·ly adjective

First Known Use of SPINSTER

14th century