bachelor girl
noun
Older Use: Sometimes Offensive. an unmarried woman, especially a young one, who supports herself and lives alone.
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Origin of bachelor girl
First recorded in 1890–95
usage note for bachelor girl
See girl.
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British Dictionary definitions for bachelor girl
bachelor girl
noun
a young unmarried woman, esp one who is self-supporting
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