BLUESTOCKING Crossword Clue

We know 2 solutions for: BLUESTOCKING

Synonyms for BLUESTOCKING

We know 15 synonyms
4 letters
BLUE
NERD
GEEK
SAGE
WHIZ
5 letters
BRAIN
6 letters
WIZARD
GENIUS
7 letters
BRAHMIN
THINKER
8 letters
HIGHBROW
LONGHAIR
MANDARIN
9 letters
INTELLECT
12 letters
INTELLECTUAL
Crossword Puzzle Infos
The term 'bluestocking' is a historical term used to refer to an INTELLECTUAL woman, usually of the upper class, who was well-educated and knowledgeable in literature and the arts. The term is derived from the informal gatherings of women in the 18th century who would wear blue stockings as a sign of their INTELLECTUAL pursuits. The two crossword solutions for this term are 'INTELLECTUAL' (12 letters) and 'PEDANT' (6 letters). An INTELLECTUAL is someone who is knowledgeable and well-educated, while a PEDANT is someone who is overly concerned with details and rules. Therefore, the term 'bluestocking' can be used to describe an INTELLECTUAL woman who is also a PEDANT.
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