Etymology

Spinster; The first time this word was recorded to be used, this was in 1362 ''A woman (or, rarely, a man) who spins, esp. one who practises spinning as a regular occupation.'' The origin of the word is Anglo Saxon and Old English. In todays times the word now means '' A woman still unmarried; esp. one beyond the usual age for marriage, an old maid.''


Bachelor; The first time this word was recorded to be used, this was in 1297 ''A young knight, not old enough, or having too few vassals, to display his own banner, and who therefore followed the banner of another; a novice in arms.''  The origin of this word is Europe Middle Ages.