womanhead

noun

wom·​an·​head
-nˌhed
archaic

Word History

Etymology

Middle English womanhede, from woman entry 1 + -hede -hood (akin to Middle English -hod, -had -hood)

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of womanhead was in the 14th century

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“Womanhead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/womanhead. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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