Journal created:
on 29 October 2003 (#1424788)
Updated:
on 18 October 2025
Name:
The Society for the appreciation of Spinster-ism
Membership:
Open
Posting Access:
All Members , Moderated
SPINSTER
Function: noun
Text: a woman who is past the common age for marrying or who seems unlikely ever to marry "a gentle spinster, happy in her solitary life"
Synonyms maiden lady, old maid, spinstress, - "tabby"
We strongly believe that some spinsters find their calling even at a young age. Spinsters young and old, come one, come all.
In addition to having skewed senses of humor, we like to be dramatic. Please post anything and everything that helps add insult to injury.
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