distaff - use in sentences

Converse of object

  • hold: The woman kneeling at Michael's feet holds a distaff and a white garment, which she holds out as an offering.

Modifies a noun

  • side: Kidney is a Van Vliet on the distaff side, or a less hung up David Byrne.

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