spindle side
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of spindle side
First recorded in 1850–55
Example Sentences
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He adds, "My grandfather bequeathed his land on the spear side, not on the spindle side; therefore if I have given what he acquired to any on the female side, let my kinsman make compensation."
From Landholding in England by Fisher, Joseph, the younger, of Youghal
It is a piteous thing when our little imperial fiefs go to the spindle side!’
From The Caged Lion by Yonge, Charlotte Mary
The mother has no authority in such matters nor indeed has anyone on the "spindle" side.
From The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 16 by Burton, Richard Francis, Sir
Naught of gentle blood have I either on the spear side or the spindle side.
From A Maid at King Alfred?s Court by Madison, Lucy Foster
Mme. de Beauseant is descended from the House of Burgundy, on the spindle side, 'tis true, but the name atones for everything.
From The Deserted Woman by Marriage, Ellen
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