单词	bluestocking
释义	bluestockingblue‧stock‧ing /ˈbluːˌstɒkɪŋ $ -ˌstɑː-/ noun [countable] British English Word Origin WORD ORIGINbluestocking Origin: 1700-1800 From the ‘blue’ (actually grey) stockings worn by gentlemen at that time Examples EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS The bluestocking pair dispensed eccentricity and cheer. Unfortunately Anthony usually chose college friends and Nigel didn't really take to bluestocking women. a woman who is more interested in ideas and studying than in parties, men etc – sometimes used to show disapproval
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