masculinity

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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From French masculinité, from Old French, equivalent to masculine + -ity. Earlier in same sense was masculineness.

"That's right enough, too," said Farwell, whose masculinity was in thorough accord with the last sentiment. — Desert Conquest; or, Precious Waters, A. M. (Arthur Murray) Chisholm
As soon as he had accomplished this feat, thereby proving his masculinity, he always repented it. — The Faith Doctor: A Story of New York, Edward Eggleston
Mr. Lyster said a bad word in his mind, and decided that the presuming masculinity of the settlement would be allowed few chances for favors the remainder of the evening. — That Girl Montana, Marah Ellis Ryan

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