Womenfolk

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Women collectively. plural, plural-only
  2. 2
    The adult female members of a community. plural, plural-only

    "“Ain’t she a splendid specimen of Southern womanhood?” Rufus asked. “Down yonder, they teach their womenfolks to serve.”"

Synonyms

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distaff sidefemininityladyfolkladyfolkmenfolkwoman

Example

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"“Ain’t she a splendid specimen of Southern womanhood?” Rufus asked. “Down yonder, they teach their womenfolks to serve.”"

Etymology

Compound of women + folk.

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