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effeminacy
[ ih-fem-uh-nuh-see ]
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Word History and Origins
Origin of effeminacy1
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Example Sentences
And with the passing of Roman manhood into oriental effeminacy began the passing of Roman sway over the civilized world.
They despised wealth just as other nations despise effeminacy and foppery.
He had delicate features, redeemed from effeminacy by the swarthiness of his complexion, and his quick intensity of expression.
There where true grace simply used ease and provenance, affected grace becomes effeminacy.
Of the effeminacy of a night robe Webster knew nothing except by somewhat hazy rumour.
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