WOMANHOOD

n.

2 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
n.

The state of being a woman; the distinguishing character or qualities of a woman, or of womankind. Unspotted faith, and comely womanhood. Spenser. Perhaps the smile and the tender tone Came out of her pitying womanhood. Tennyson.

2.
n.

Women, collectively; womankind.