Answer: distaff

AnswerCrossword Clue
DISTAFFFamily's female side
DISTAFFMaternal
DISTAFFSpinning-wheel attachment
DISTAFFAttachment on a spinning wheel
DISTAFFWomen in general.
DISTAFFOpposite of spear
DISTAFFFemale
distaffof women
distaffa type of staff
distaffstaff for holding wool, flax, etc., in spinning