Definition of distaff side in US English:

distaff side

noun

1The female side of a family.
母系，女系
the family title could be passed down through the distaff side
家族名称可以通过母系向下传。SPEAR SIDE 的反义词。
The opposite of spear side
Example sentencesExamples
- Here are some idle ramblings from the distaff side of my family.
- This page explores the life of the distaff side of families from each of three classes.
- It was the distaff side of my descent that appealed most to me.
- Ancestor hunters usually begin by concentrating on the paternal line of father to father to father, the line usually of the surname, but in many families the distaff side will ultimately be far more interesting.
1. 1.1 The female members of a group.
  组织的女性成员
  this fascination was not limited to the distaff side of society
  这种痴迷并不仅限于社会中的女性。
  Example sentencesExamples
  On the distaff side, the pre-eminent talent was musical.
  Her status as a widow is indicative of the exclusively female nature of the business, whose secrets travelled down the distaff side only and whose product treated ‘Female Complaints’ alone.
  On the distaff side, I have already mentioned Cynthia Carss.
  This victory was perhaps consolation for the western side that received a pasting earlier on the distaff side.
  His sensitivity and thoughtfulness attracted him to the distaff side, instead.
  Moreover, the sergeant major's wife, Hazel, began planning an extensive program for Academy student wives as well as the distaff side of the faculty and staff.
  In London poverty and art coexisted, as the month extended into several years; and while loved aplenty from the distaff side, Jean-Philippe kept fantasizing about a father-figure.
  This stress on the distaff side across genres signalled a diverting switch from years past when the mere depiction of women characters was subject to stringent regulation.
  Outstanding among the distaff side are two actresses who are also a delight to the eye and ear.
  On the plus side four men and just two women meant that the distaff side had definitely got the best bargain on personal space.

Origin

Late 19th century: because spinning (see distaff) was traditionally done by women while men did the weaving.

Definition of distaff side in US English:

distaff side

noun

1The female side of a family.
母系，女系
the family title could be passed down through the distaff side
家族名称可以通过母系向下传。SPEAR SIDE 的反义词。
The opposite of spear side
Example sentencesExamples
- Here are some idle ramblings from the distaff side of my family.
- This page explores the life of the distaff side of families from each of three classes.
- It was the distaff side of my descent that appealed most to me.
- Ancestor hunters usually begin by concentrating on the paternal line of father to father to father, the line usually of the surname, but in many families the distaff side will ultimately be far more interesting.
1. 1.1 The female members of a group.
  组织的女性成员
  this fascination was not limited to the distaff side of society
  这种痴迷并不仅限于社会中的女性。
  Example sentencesExamples
  On the distaff side, the pre-eminent talent was musical.
  Her status as a widow is indicative of the exclusively female nature of the business, whose secrets travelled down the distaff side only and whose product treated ‘Female Complaints’ alone.
  On the distaff side, I have already mentioned Cynthia Carss.
  This victory was perhaps consolation for the western side that received a pasting earlier on the distaff side.
  His sensitivity and thoughtfulness attracted him to the distaff side, instead.
  Moreover, the sergeant major's wife, Hazel, began planning an extensive program for Academy student wives as well as the distaff side of the faculty and staff.
  In London poverty and art coexisted, as the month extended into several years; and while loved aplenty from the distaff side, Jean-Philippe kept fantasizing about a father-figure.
  This stress on the distaff side across genres signalled a diverting switch from years past when the mere depiction of women characters was subject to stringent regulation.
  Outstanding among the distaff side are two actresses who are also a delight to the eye and ear.
  On the plus side four men and just two women meant that the distaff side had definitely got the best bargain on personal space.

Origin

Late 19th century: because spinning (see distaff) was traditionally done by women while men did the weaving.

单词	distaff side
释义	Definition of distaff side in US English: distaff side noun 1The female side of a family. 母系，女系 the family title could be passed down through the distaff side 家族名称可以通过母系向下传。SPEAR SIDE 的反义词。 The opposite of spear side Example sentencesExamples Here are some idle ramblings from the distaff side of my family. This page explores the life of the distaff side of families from each of three classes. It was the distaff side of my descent that appealed most to me. Ancestor hunters usually begin by concentrating on the paternal line of father to father to father, the line usually of the surname, but in many families the distaff side will ultimately be far more interesting. 1.1 The female members of a group. 组织的女性成员 this fascination was not limited to the distaff side of society 这种痴迷并不仅限于社会中的女性。 Example sentencesExamples On the distaff side, the pre-eminent talent was musical. Her status as a widow is indicative of the exclusively female nature of the business, whose secrets travelled down the distaff side only and whose product treated ‘Female Complaints’ alone. On the distaff side, I have already mentioned Cynthia Carss. This victory was perhaps consolation for the western side that received a pasting earlier on the distaff side. His sensitivity and thoughtfulness attracted him to the distaff side, instead. Moreover, the sergeant major's wife, Hazel, began planning an extensive program for Academy student wives as well as the distaff side of the faculty and staff. In London poverty and art coexisted, as the month extended into several years; and while loved aplenty from the distaff side, Jean-Philippe kept fantasizing about a father-figure. This stress on the distaff side across genres signalled a diverting switch from years past when the mere depiction of women characters was subject to stringent regulation. Outstanding among the distaff side are two actresses who are also a delight to the eye and ear. On the plus side four men and just two women meant that the distaff side had definitely got the best bargain on personal space. Origin Late 19th century: because spinning (see distaff) was traditionally done by women while men did the weaving. Definition of distaff side in US English: distaff side noun 1The female side of a family. 母系，女系 the family title could be passed down through the distaff side 家族名称可以通过母系向下传。SPEAR SIDE 的反义词。 The opposite of spear side Example sentencesExamples Here are some idle ramblings from the distaff side of my family. This page explores the life of the distaff side of families from each of three classes. It was the distaff side of my descent that appealed most to me. Ancestor hunters usually begin by concentrating on the paternal line of father to father to father, the line usually of the surname, but in many families the distaff side will ultimately be far more interesting. 1.1 The female members of a group. 组织的女性成员 this fascination was not limited to the distaff side of society 这种痴迷并不仅限于社会中的女性。 Example sentencesExamples On the distaff side, the pre-eminent talent was musical. Her status as a widow is indicative of the exclusively female nature of the business, whose secrets travelled down the distaff side only and whose product treated ‘Female Complaints’ alone. On the distaff side, I have already mentioned Cynthia Carss. This victory was perhaps consolation for the western side that received a pasting earlier on the distaff side. His sensitivity and thoughtfulness attracted him to the distaff side, instead. Moreover, the sergeant major's wife, Hazel, began planning an extensive program for Academy student wives as well as the distaff side of the faculty and staff. In London poverty and art coexisted, as the month extended into several years; and while loved aplenty from the distaff side, Jean-Philippe kept fantasizing about a father-figure. This stress on the distaff side across genres signalled a diverting switch from years past when the mere depiction of women characters was subject to stringent regulation. Outstanding among the distaff side are two actresses who are also a delight to the eye and ear. On the plus side four men and just two women meant that the distaff side had definitely got the best bargain on personal space. Origin Late 19th century: because spinning (see distaff) was traditionally done by women while men did the weaving.
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