distaffs (Meaning)
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distaffs (pl.)
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distaffs Sentence Examples
- The distaffs were commonly used for spinning wool in ancient times.
- The distaff was held in the left hand, while the spindle was held in the right hand.
- Wool was wrapped around the distaff, and then spun into yarn using the spindle.
- Distaffs were made from a variety of materials, including wood, bone, and metal.
- Some distaffs were decorated with intricate carvings or paintings.
- The distaff was an important symbol of female domesticity in many cultures.
- In some cultures, the distaff was passed down from mother to daughter.
- The distaff is still used in some parts of the world today, although it has been largely replaced by modern spinning machines.
- The word "distaff" can also be used metaphorically to refer to the female side of a family or a lineage.
- In heraldry, the distaff is sometimes used as a symbol of the feminine principle.
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The distaffs were commonly used for spinning wool in ancient times.
The distaff was held in the left hand, while the spindle was held in the right hand.
Wool was wrapped around the distaff, and then spun into yarn using the spindle.
Distaffs were made from a variety of materials, including wood, bone, and metal.
