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spinster in Dutch

spinster in Dutch is ongehuwde vrouw, oude vrijster, spindoctor — spinster means an older, unmarried woman, especially one past the age when marriage was traditionally expected.

spinster in Dutch

ongehuwde vrouw
noun
(sometimes, derogatory) A woman who has never been married, especially one past the typical marrying age according to social traditions.
oude vrijster
noun
(sometimes, derogatory) A woman who has never been married, especially one past the typical marrying age according to social traditions.
spindoctor
noun
One who spins (puts a spin on) a political media story so as to give something a favorable or advantageous appearance; a spin doctor, spin merchant or spinmeister.
spinner
noun
(obsolete) Someone whose occupation was spinning thread.
spinster
noun
(obsolete) Someone whose occupation was spinning thread.

What does "spinster" mean?

  1. noun An older, unmarried woman, especially one past the age when marriage was traditionally expected.
    "In the novel, she is mocked by relatives for remaining a spinster at thirty."

spinster in a sentence

  • In the novel, she is mocked by relatives for remaining a spinster at thirty.

Common Dutch translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "spinster" in Dutch?

"spinster" in Dutch is ongehuwde vrouw, oude vrijster, spindoctor. spinster means: An older, unmarried woman, especially one past the age when marriage was traditionally expected.

How do you use "spinster" in a sentence?

Example: "In the novel, she is mocked by relatives for remaining a spinster at thirty." In Dutch, "spinster" is ongehuwde vrouw, oude vrijster, spindoctor.

Are there other ways to say "spinster" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 5 translations listed for "spinster": ongehuwde vrouw, oude vrijster, spindoctor, spinner, spinster.

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