Multiple choice

Directions: Find the correct meaning of the given word.

Distaff

  1. Female

  2. Male

  3. Elderly

  4. None of these
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Explanation

Distaff refers to the female branch or line of a family, or women's work traditionally. It comes from the tool used in spinning (traditionally women's work). 'Male' and 'Elderly' are incorrect - the term specifically relates to women or the female sphere.

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