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bluestockingblue‧stock‧ing /ˈbluːˌstɒkɪŋ $ -ˌstɑː-/ noun [countable] British English  bluestockingOrigin: 1700-1800 From the ‘blue’ (actually grey) stockings worn by gentlemen at that time - 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 |