distaffs
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- واژهنامه · Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary 1 dis·taff n. Pronunciation: ' dis- ˌ taf Function: noun Inflected Form:   plural distaffs \- ˌ tafs, - ˌ tavz\ Etymology: Middle English distaf, from Old English distæf, from dis- (akin to Middle Low German dise bunch of flax) + stæf staff Date: before 12th century 1 a : a staff for holding the flax, tow, or wool in spinning b : woman's work or domain 2 : the female branch or side of a family distaff 1a D, and spindle S ]]> 2 distaff n. Function: adjective Date: circa 1633 1 : MATERNAL 2 <the distaff side of the family> ― compare SPEAR 2 : FEMALE 1 < distaff executives>]]>