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baineann — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • effeminate adj Of a man or boy, having qualities or mannerisms traditionally associated with women.
  • female noun A person, animal, or plant of the sex or gender that produces eggs or bears offspring.
  • feminine adj Having qualities traditionally associated with women, such as gentleness or delicacy.

Senses

baineann is used for these senses in English:

  • effeminate (often, derogatory, of a man or boy) Exhibiting behaviour or mannerisms considered typical of a woman; unmasculine.
  • female Belonging to the sex which typically produces eggs (ova), or to the gender which is typically associated with it. [from 14th c.]

female — full definition

  1. noun A person, animal, or plant of the sex or gender that produces eggs or bears offspring.
  2. adj Relating to or being female.

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