Spear side

What is the term for the male side of the family? Thanks in advance.

Datstaff?

Testosteronians?

Remote control?

It says here:
www.sfquiz.org.uk/ Quizzes/01nov12.html
In heraldry, what is the opposite of distaff, spindle, or female side?
SPEAR-SIDE

Webster's confirms that "spear" is correct, though archaic. Spear is opposed to spindle. (Women spin, men fight.)

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