distaff

Meanings

• noun

  A frame or rod used to hold the distaff end of a spinning wheel or spindle.

  - "She sat at the spinning wheel, her distaff in one hand."
  - "The distaff end of the spindle was attached to the distaff."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈdɪstɑːf/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

male , paternal , spear

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Synonyms

female , maternal

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Variants

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distaff , distaffs

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Etymology

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Old English 'distifan' or 'distaffan', from 'distif' meaning 'separate'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest distaff on record was over 11 meters long.

2. In medieval Europe, a distaff was often decorated with intricate designs and was considered a status symbol for a wealthy household.

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Related Concepts

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1. spindle: A long, slender rod with a pointed or rounded end, used to spin thread or yarn.

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Culture

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In ancient Greece and Rome, the distaff was a symbol of women and their domestic duties. It was also associated with the goddesses Athena and Minerva, who were both patrons of crafts and spinners.

How to Memorize "distaff"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a spinning wheel with a long rod attached to it, this is the distaff.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the distaff with spinning, weaving, and textiles.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that a distaff is used to hold the end of a spindle while spinning.

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