distaff

/dɪstˈɑːf/

/dɪstˈæf/

[noun] [adjective]

Distaff

[NOUN]

a tool used in spinning that holds fibers, such as wool or flax, for spinning into yarn

the sphere of work by women

distaff

[ADJECTIVE]

characteristic of or peculiar to a woman

synonyms : female

Examples

1. And it looks like an ancient distaff.

2. Reports at the time stated there were no documented distaff dunker.

3. As she mount after the sound on a sudden it ceased but still she followed the stairs and came at the very top to an open door through which she looked in upon a small garret where sat an honest old woman alone winding her distaff.