"pseudandry" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: pseudo- (“false”) + -andry (“man”) Etymology templates: {{confix|en|pseudo|andry|gloss1=false|gloss2=man}} pseudo- (“false”) + -andry (“man”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} pseudandry (uncountable)
  1. (rare) The use by a female writer of a male pseudonym. Tags: rare, uncountable

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