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spinsterhood

American  
[spin-ster-hood] / ˈspɪn stərˌhʊd /

noun

plural

spinsterhoods

  1. the fact, condition, or period of being a spinster.

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Spinsterhood is trying, I fancy, so we should be patient with the poor old ladies.

From Silver Pitchers: and Independence A Centennial Love Story by Alcott, Louisa May

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