spear side


spear side

n the male side or branch of a family. Compare distaff side

spear′ side`


n. the male side of a family (opposed to distaff side).
distaff side, spear side - The female side of a family is the distaff side—the distaff being a stick used for holding yarn when spinning; the male side is the spear side.See also related terms for spinning.