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In the context of the phrase “tired wives than restful spinsters,” the term “spinsters” refers specifically to elderly unmarried women. This reflects societal views on single women and the pressure to marry. The text highlights the attitudes toward marriage and the implications of being unmarried in a historical context. Understanding these terms is important for grasping the themes of modern marriage and the expectations placed on women in societal roles.
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October 1 They would sooner, in short, be ‘tired wives than restful spinsters.’ In this sentence, spinsters means : • women people who perpetrate wrongdoing • paupers who live by begging • beguilers who lead others into danger • elderly unmarried Source: Modern marriage and how to bear it
