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  • 91Virile — Vi rile (?; 277), a. [L. virilis, fr. vir a man; akin to AS. wer: cf. F. viril. See {Werewolf}, {World}, and cf. {Decemvir}, {Virago}, {Virtue}.] Having the nature, properties, or qualities, of an adult man; characteristic of developed manhood;… …

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  • 92Womanlike — Wom an*like, a. Like a woman; womanly. [1913 Webster] Womanlike, taking revenge too deep. Tennyson. [1913 Webster] …

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  • 93Womanliness — Wom an*li*ness, n. The quality or state of being womanly. [1913 Webster] There is nothing wherein their womanliness is more honestly garnished than with silence. Udall. [1913 Webster] …

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  • 94fatti maschii, parole femine — foreign term Etymology: Italian deeds are males, words are females ; deeds are more effective than words motto of Maryland, where it is generally interpreted as meaning “manly deeds, womanly words” …

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  • 95womanlike — I. adjective Date: 15th century womanly II. adverb Date: 15th century in the manner of a woman …

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  • 96womanliness — noun see womanly …

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  • 98Convention (norm) — A convention is a set of agreed, stipulated or generally accepted standards, norms, social norms or criteria, often taking the form of a custom. Certain types of rules or customs may become law and regulatory legislation may be introduced to… …

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  • 100Judgement of Paris — The Judgement of Paris is a story from Greek mythology, which was one of the events that led up to the Trojan War and (in slightly later versions of the story) to the foundation of Rome.As with many mythological tales, details vary depending on… …

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