bluestocking

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Ursula Le Guin is represented by "Sur," in which a group of bluestockings mount an early 20th century expedition to Antarctica.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 6, 2015

The establishment bluestockings may roll their eyes at the hoodies and bare feet, but look at what happens when the suits take over.

From The Guardian • Feb. 6, 2012

Looks like a party of bluestockings from Boston, Jack, coming this way, 'specially that there fishing tackle Jean's carrying.

From The Ranch Girls at Rainbow Lodge The Ranch Girls Series by Vandercook, Margaret

Hence these meetings were sportively called bluestocking clubs, and the ladies who attended them, bluestockings.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah

"Don't allude to bluestockings in my presence!" cried the author of "Evelina," making a shield of her fan.

From Garrick's Pupil by Filon, Auguston