distaffer
[ dis-taf-er, -tah-fer ]
nounSometimes Offensive.
a woman, especially in a field or place usually or generally dominated by men: the first distaffer to have a seat on the stock exchange.
Origin of distaffer
1usage note For distaffer
See distaff.
Words Nearby distaffer
Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Browse