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Effeminacy

Effeminacy Meaning & Definition
Effeminacy Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Effeminacy?

[n] the trait of being effeminate (derogatory of a man)

Synonyms | Synonyms for Effeminacy: effeminateness | sissiness | unmanliness | womanishness

Related Terms | Find terms related to Effeminacy:

See Also | emasculation | femininity | muliebrity

Effeminacy In Webster's Dictionary

\Ef*fem"i*na*cy\, n.; pl. {Effeminacies}. [From {Effeminate}.] Characteristic quality of a woman, such as softness, luxuriousness, delicacy, or weakness, which is unbecoming a man; womanish delicacy or softness; -- used reproachfully of men. --Milton.

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