womenkind

noun

wom·en·kind ˈwi-mən-ˌkīnd

: womankind

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of womenkind was in the 14th century

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womens wear

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“Womenkind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/womenkind. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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