"old-womanishly" meaning in All languages combined

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Adverb [English]

Forms: more old-womanishly [comparative], most old-womanishly [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adv}} old-womanishly (comparative more old-womanishly, superlative most old-womanishly)
  1. In the manner or style of an old woman.
    Sense id: en-old-womanishly-en-adv-i5z1iHqW Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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