Spear side

Posted by TheFallen November 05, 2002In reply to Spear side posted by R. Berg on November 04, 2002

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.)

Tell that to Xena.