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Traditionally vs Distaff - What's the difference?

traditionally | distaff |

As a adverb traditionally

is in a traditional manner.

traditionally

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In a traditional manner.
  • From the beginning.
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    Antonyms

    * nontraditionally * untraditionally

    distaff

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • a device to which a bundle of natural fibres (often wool, flax, or cotton) are attached for temporary storage, before being drawn off gradually to spin thread. A traditional distaff is a staff with flax fibres tied loosely to it (see Etymology), but modern distaffs are often made of cords weighted with beads, and attached to the wrist.
  • the part of a spinning wheel from which fibre is drawn to be spun
  • anything traditionally done by or considered of importance to women only
  • a woman, or women considered as a group
  • * Dryden
  • His crown usurped, a distaff on the throne.
  • * Howell
  • Some say the crozier, some say the distaff was too busy.

    Adjective

    (-)
  • of, relating to, or characteristic of women
  • referring to the maternal side of a family
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    Synonyms

    * (of, relating to, or characteristic of women ): female, maternal

    Antonyms

    * (of, relating to, or characteristic of women ): male, paternal

    Derived terms

    * distaff side