I need to write a definition essay about the term 'gold-digger' and I'm trying to find out the origin of the term.
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1920's slang.\nhttp://www.odps.org/glossword/index.php?a=term&t=5bb05aacb1acaea4a5
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The actual definition is "A woman who has remained single past the conventional age of marrying". I don't fully understand what you are asking. Could you add more detail?
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From what I've seen, it's the name of an article by Connie Schultz.  It came from what a woman said once she was interviewing.\n\nHere's where I got the information...\n\nhttp://www.huffingtonpost.com/connie-schultz/fearless-politics-speak-_b_28706.html
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Read the definition below.  It is a Latin phrase - not "coined" or "invented" by any particular individual.\n\nLiterally, the phrase is Latin for "seize the day," from carpere (to pluck, harvest, or grab) and the accusative form of die (day). The term refers to a common moral or theme in classical literature that the reader should make the most out of life and should enjoy it before it ends. Poetry or literature that illustrates this moral is often called poetry or literature of the "carpe diem" tradition.
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Here's one link I found:  http://www.poemhunter.com/poems/money/
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go to urbandictionary.com \nthis site has is full of new jargon that is defined by those who use those kinds of words\nsometimes it helps
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Probably a local word for termites or some other wood burrowing insect.  \nThe only other meaning was mentioned by the previous answer, and that is an Austailian term, Sawbees, Brand of hand-shears used for shearing sheep
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The word is "trousseau" from French.  Throughout history, single young women all over the world have prepared for their change in marital status by accumulating a trousseau. A traditional trousseau -- stored in a hope chest -- included bridal accessories, jewelry, lingerie, toiletries and makeup, plus bed linens and bath towels for her new home. \n\nI hope this helps.
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Not all are gold diggers. I think every country has the both sides of it.
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i googled it for u.  heres a cite, check it out, i hope it helps http://www.susanjacoby.com/ .\ni wish u the best of luck!!!\nC.
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I think I heard/read that too, now that you mention it. I guess its an obsolete term.  People generally use "bachelorette" to mean an unmarried woman.  I think "spinster" has bad connotations that people avoid it.
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Like a previous post stated, your place of religious affiliation is a good start.  You can also try volunteering for a cause you believe in - you automatically hook up with like minded individuals, and you already weed out mercenary gold-diggers.
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This should help to clarify things.\n\nThe essay is not intended as original research. Its main point is to review (critically) the perspectives of historians on some important theme. Think of yourself as an intelligent "referee" among divergent viewpoints. By the same token, you do not need to be  "neutral" about the different perspectives. You can--and should--explain how you evaluate the issue and whether you support one conclusion or another, or some synthesis.   More…..\n\nhttp://www.und.nodak.edu/instruct/akelsch/Grad%20gender/Historiographic%20Essay.htm\n\n\nOnce you see what arguments historians and other writers are making about a subject, you will be better informed and better able to argue about who you think is right and why. Ultimately, you will be writing an article of your own with your term paper within the context of a historiographical conversation. You will have more context, and nothing makes sense without context.  More…..\n\nhttp://www.ccds.charlotte.nc.us/tanderson/historiographic_essay.htm\n\nGood luck.\n\nKevin, Liverpool, England.
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Search at http://scholar.google.com \n\nOnce you find the articles, see if the sources are free. Good luck!
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I only use the term in sarcasm.\n\nlike this place is so bourgie.......\n\nIn the US especially the term, really doesn't fit into our class system, as it was relevant to the historical past uses.\n\nthe meaning of true wealth has changed, as have the social divide.\n\nBourgeoisie should be reserved to a ironic adjective....\n\nlike the Target is the Tar Gje
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It is the dream of every man to marry a goodlooking woman with a goldmine. It is seldom achieved.\n\nMind you there was a country song called She Got the Goldmine (I Got the Shaft) by Jerry Reed.
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Look - it's a poem about Persephone - the daughter of Zeus and Demeter. If there's an analysis on the web somewhere, you can find it with a google search. Ultimately though, you should be writing your own analysis, shouldn't you? Unless there is the highly unlikely possibility that your teacher wants you to analyze an analysis.