distaff
dis-taff
noun
A staff used to hold wool or flax for hand spinning.
"The spinner loaded the distaff with fleece."
noun
Symbolising women, female lineage, or the female side of a family.
"The distaff side of the family met."
dis-taff
A staff used to hold wool or flax for hand spinning.
"The spinner loaded the distaff with fleece."
Symbolising women, female lineage, or the female side of a family.
"The distaff side of the family met."