Spinster (noun)

1. An unmarried woman, especially one who is old and past the usual age for marriage.
2. A woman who spins yarn or thread.

Origin:

Middle english (in the sense "woman who spins"): from old english spinnestre, from spinne (see spin) + -ster.

Examples:

1. The spinster lived alone with her cats.
2. The spinster was considered eccentric by her neighbors.
3. The spinster was a skilled weaver.
4. The spinster was proud of her independence.
5. The spinster was a kindly person, loved by all who knew her.