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EFFEMINACY

\ˈɛfɪmˌɪnəsi], \ˈɛfɪmˌɪnəsi], \ˈɛ_f_ɪ_m_ˌɪ_n_ə_s_i]\

Definitions of EFFEMINACY

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language
1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language

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the trait of being effeminate (derogatory of a man)

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

the trait of being effeminate (derogatory of a man)

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

The possession of a womanish softness or weakness: indulgence in unmanly pleasures.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

Womanishness; unmanly weakness.

1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
By James Champlin Fernald

The softness, delicacy, and weakness in men which are characteristic of the female sex; indulgence in unmanly pleasures; voluptuousness.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

n. Unmanly delicacy; womanly softness or weakness; voluptuousness.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

Admission of the qualities of a woman, softness, unmanly delicacy; lasciviousness, loose pleasure.

1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
By Thomas Sheridan

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