Distaffe
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Distaffe is a noun meaning Obsolete spelling of distaff.
Meaning
Obsolete spelling of distaff.
Example Sentences
I muſt change armes at home, and giue the diſtaffe Into my Husbands hands, […]
Then hadſt thou had an excellent head of haire. […] Excellent, it hangs like flax on a diſtaffe: & I hope to ſee a huſwife take thee between her legs, & ſpin it off.
Word Forms
- distaffes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include distaff, rack, spindel, spindle, staple, hasp.
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