Old-maidism

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The condition or characteristics of a spinster. countable, uncountable

    "The great cauſe which contributes to OLD MAIDISM is the natural vanity inherent in our ſex ; and which makes us believe, that at any time we may inſure to ourſelves what we hold indiſpenſably our duty for a while to reject."

Synonyms

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old-maidenismold-maidhood

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"The great cauſe which contributes to OLD MAIDISM is the natural vanity inherent in our ſex ; and which makes us believe, that at any time we may inſure to ourſelves what we hold indiſpenſably our duty for a while to reject."

Etymology

From old maid + -ism.

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