About The Word Effeminacy
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Effeminacy
Effeminacy Definition And Meaning |
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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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