The word spinster was used to refer to single women between the ages of 23-26, while thornback is reserved for those 26 and above, writer Sophia Benoit discovered. The word is also detailed on the (of course, highly official) Urban Dictionary which describes it as: An old, single, never-married woman.

At what age are you considered an old maid?

What age is an old maid? In the 17th century, a woman was considered an old maid if she remained unmarried and childless by the time she reached her mid-20s. However, today the word spinster is more commonplace, and it is used to refer to women between the ages of 23 and 26.

Does a spinster have to be a virgin?

Current use. The Oxford American English Dictionary defines spinster as an unmarried woman, typically an older woman beyond the usual age for marriage.

What does Diddicoy mean?

didicoy in British English or diddicoy (ˈdɪdɪˌkɔɪ ) or didakai (ˈdɪdəˌkaɪ ) nounWord forms: plural -coys or -kais. (in Britain) one of a group of caravan-dwelling roadside people who are not true Roma. Collins English Dictionary.

Is tart an insult?

Tart is an offensive word for a woman who dresses or behaves in a way that suggests she wants to have sex with a lot of different people. You look like a tart.