ape leader en · NOUN
Etymology
An old maid's punishment after death, for neglecting to increase and multiply, was said to be the leading of apes in Hell.
Meanings
- (idiomatic, obsolete) An old maid.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ape leaders | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
fr vieille fille (old maid) · ru ста́рая де́ва (old maid)