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womanfully

[woo m-uh n-fuh-lee]
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  1. in a manner full of womanly spirit: She struggled womanfully to complete the task.
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Origin of womanfully

1815–25; woman + (man)fully
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Historical Examples

  • We were borne inside, struggling manfully, but held secure most womanfully, in spite of our best endeavors.

    Herland

    Charlotte Perkins Stetson Gilman

  • As for Mrs. Bruce, she struggled—well, womanfully—to hold her tongue, and womanfully succeeded.

    'Laramie;'

    Charles King