Spinster
Legal definition for Indian law research
Definition
Spinster, an unmarried woman, so called because she was supposed to be occupied in spinning.
In Scotland the wife's or cognate side of the family is termed the 'spindle-side,' in contradistinction to the agnate or husband's side, which is denominated the 'spear' or 'sword-side.' The armorial bearings of the families of widows and spinsters are painted on this spindle, which is popularly termed a lozenge
In Scotland the wife's or cognate side of the family is termed the 'spindle-side,' in contradistinction to the agnate or husband's side, which is denominated the 'spear' or 'sword-side.' The armorial bearings of the families of widows and spinsters are painted on this spindle, which is popularly termed a lozenge
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