“spinstry”的英文意思_释义_用法

单词

spinstry

释义

ˈspinstry
[f. spinster + -y (cf. -ry).]
1. The art or occupation of spinning; the product of spinning.
1611Cotgr., Filandrerie, spinstrie, spinning.1652Charleton Darkn. Atheism x. 353 The spinstry of Silk⁓worms.1660tr. Amyraldus' Treat. conc. Relig. ii. iii. 193 The combates of the Gods one against another,..their imployments of the Forge and Spinstry.1859Jrnl. Brit. Archæol. Assoc. Dec. 309 The instruments of spinstry were borne in procession before a newly married bride.
transf.1653W. Hemings Fatal Contract ii. ii, Come along, Or by the curious spinstrie of thy head, Which natures cunnin'st finger twisted out, I'l drag thee to my couch.
†2. Spinsterhood. rare.
1784R. Bage Barham Downs II. 242 It has come to pass very unnaturally, that I have lived to a very respectable age of Spinstry, without falling in love.1894Wales Aug. 192/1 The local gossips..watched the progress of events from the heights of maternity and spinstry.

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