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Date: 1700-1800
Origin: From the 'blue' (actually grey) stockings worn by gentlemen at that time

bluestocking

 noun
     
blue‧stock‧ing [countable] British English
SE a woman who is more interested in ideas and studying than in parties, men etc - sometimes used to show disapproval
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