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Webster 1913 Edition

Adj.

Suitable to a woman, having the qualities of a woman; effeminate; not becoming a man; – usually in a reproachful sense. See the Note under

“ Thy tears are womanish.”

Shak.

“ Womanish entreaties.”

Macaulay.

A voice not soft, weak, piping, and

womanish

, but audible, strong, and manlike.

Ascham.

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Wom′an-ish-ly

adv.

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Wom′an-ish-ness

Noun.

Adj.

Suitable to a woman; having the qualities of a woman; feminine; as womanish habits; womanish tears; a womanish voice.