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词汇 old-maidishness
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Definition of old-maidishness in English:

old-maidishness

noun ˌəʊl(d)ˈmeɪdɪʃnɪs
  • Behaviour or attitudes supposedly characteristic of an old maid, especially primness and fussiness.

Origin

Late 18th century; earliest use found in William Beckford (1760–1844), writer and art collector. From old-maidish + -ness.

Definition of old-maidishness in US English:

old-maidishness

nounˌəʊl(d)ˈmeɪdɪʃnɪs
  • Behaviour or attitudes supposedly characteristic of an old maid, especially primness and fussiness.

Origin

Late 18th century; earliest use found in William Beckford (1760–1844), writer and art collector. From old-maidish + -ness.

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