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distaffer

[dis-taf-er, -tah-fer]

noun

Sometimes Offensive.

  1. 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.

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Sensitive Note

See distaff.
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Word History and Origins

Origin of distaffer1

distaff + -er 1, with play on staffer

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