distaff
/ˈdɪstæf/
adjective
- Relating to women or the female side of a family; feminine.
- The novel explores the distaff perspective on historical events.
- The distaff relatives gathered to share stories about their grandmother.
- She inherited the distaff tradition of baking the family's secret recipe.
noun
- The female side of a family or group; women considered as a group, especially in relation to lineage or tradition.
- Her distaff ancestors were known for their skill in weaving and storytelling.
- In many cultures, the distaff line is responsible for preserving domestic traditions.
- The family heirloom was passed down through the distaff side for generations.
- A stick or spindle used in spinning wool or flax into thread, traditionally associated with women's work.
- The museum displayed an ancient distaff used by medieval spinners.
- She learned to wrap the flax around the distaff before starting to spin.
- The distaff was a common tool in households before the Industrial Revolution.