spinster

noun

1. 1

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

2. 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. 3

   Someone whose occupation was spinning thread.

4. 4

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

5. 5

   A spider; an insect (such as a silkworm) which spins thread.