"softer sex" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} softer sex (uncountable)
  1. (dated) The female sex; womenkind. Tags: dated, uncountable
    Sense id: en-softer_sex-en-noun-6vH3aD3l Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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