Woman-fashion
adv ·Rare ·Advanced level
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- 1 In the manner in which a woman is thought or expected to act. not-comparable
"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."
- 2 Sidesaddle, riding (a horse, etc.) with both legs on the same side of the animal. not-comparable
"Since it is quite muddy put my linen safeguard petticoat on him, Patty, the better to conceal his long legs, for it will be somewhat awkward riding woman-fashion, but my saddle is broad."
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More 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."
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