blue‧stock‧ing /ˈbluːˌstɒkɪŋ $ -ˌstɑː-/
noun [countable] British English[
Date: 1700-1800;
Origin: From the 'blue' (actually grey) stockings worn by gentlemen at that time]
a woman who is more interested in ideas and studying than in parties, men etc – sometimes used to show disapproval
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