old-maidism

名词 n.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  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.

词形变化

old-maidisms plural

词源

From old maid + -ism.
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