German Meaning of distaff
Spinnrocken
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Definitions and Meaning of distaff in English
distaff (n)
the sphere of work by women
the staff on which wool or flax is wound before spinning
distaff (s)
characteristic of or peculiar to a woman
distaff (n.)
The staff for holding a bunch of flax, tow, or wool, from which the thread is drawn in spinning by hand.
Used as a symbol of the holder of a distaff; hence, a woman; women, collectively.
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Spinnrocken
the sphere of work by women, the staff on which wool or flax is wound before spinning, characteristic of or peculiar to a womanThe staff for holding a bunch of
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