SEWOMANa woman who is more interested in ideas and studying than in parties, men etc – sometimes used to show disapproval 女学究,女才子〔有时含贬义〕
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bluestocking• The bluestockingpairdispensedeccentricity and cheer.• Unfortunately Anthony usually chosecollege friends and Nigel didn't really take to bluestocking women.
Originbluestocking
(1700-1800) From the “blue” (actually grey) stockings worn by gentlemen at that time