Distaff Side

C1 16+
Synonyms Antonyms Collocations Idiomatic Expressions

Synonyms of distaff side

maternal side
mother's side
female side

Antonyms of distaff side

paternal side
father's side
male side

Collocations of distaff side

distaff side
Frequency: 75 %

She inherited the estate from her distaff side of the family.

distaff side
Frequency: 60 %

The traditions were passed down through the distaff side of the family.

distaff side
Frequency: 50 %

She learned about her distaff side ancestors through genealogy research.

distaff side
Frequency: 45 %

She felt a strong connection to her distaff side heritage.

distaff side
Frequency: 40 %

The distaff side of the lineage held the key to their family history.

Idiomatic Expressions for distaff side

  • Phrase: of the distaff side
    Meaning: belonging to or associated with the female side of a family or group
    Usage: The traditions of the distaff side were passed down through generations.