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spinster in Malay

andartu

/ˈspɪnstə/US/ˈspɪnstɚ/

spinster in Malay: andartu. In English, spinster means a woman who has never been married, especially one past the typical marrying age according to social traditions.

Malay words for spinster

unmarried woman
andartu

English meaning of spinster

  1. noun A woman who has never been married, especially one past the typical marrying age according to social traditions.
  2. noun One who spins (puts a spin on) a political media story so as to give something a favorable or advantageous appearance; a spin doctor, spin merchant or spinmeister.
  3. noun Someone whose occupation was spinning thread.
  4. noun A woman of evil life and character; so called from being forced to spin in a house of correction.

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Questions about spinster in Malay

What is the meaning of spinster in Malay?
Spinster in Malay is andartu.
Apakah maksud spinster dalam bahasa Melayu?
Spinster: andartu.
What does spinster mean in English?
Spinster means a woman who has never been married, especially one past the typical marrying age according to social traditions.

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