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.
Meaning relationships
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Antonyms: none provided