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What does distaff side mean?
The female or maternal branch of a family.

How to pronounce distaff side

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “distaff side”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “distaff side”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “distaff side” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.