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woman-fashion

adv · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adv

Meaning 1

In the manner in which a woman is thought or expected to act.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • 1875, May Agnes Fleming, Norine’s Revenge in Norine’s Revenge and Sir Noel’s Heir, New York: Carleton, 1886, Chapter 6, p. 74, Mr. Gilbert took her out for a walk after breakfast, and Uncle Reuben availed himself of the opportunity to inform his sister and brother. They were no more surprised than he had been, and equally pleased, but Aunt Hetty cried quietly, woman-fashion, for all that.
  • 1953, Algis Budrys, “Dream of Victory” in Amazing Stories, Volume 27, No. 6, August-September 1953, p. 43, Lisa clenched her fists, knuckles forward, woman-fashion.

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adv

Meaning 2

Sidesaddle, riding (a horse, etc.) with both legs on the same side of the animal.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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