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noun

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1. (sometimes derogatory) A woman who has never been married, especially one past the typical marrying age according to social traditions.

   Synonyms:old maid

2. One who spins (puts a spin on) a political media story so as to give something a favorable or advantageous appearance; a spin doctor, spin merchant or spin master.

3. Someone whose occupation was spinning thread.

4. A woman of evil life and character; so called from being forced to spin in a house of correction.