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Definition of old-womanishness in English:

old-womanishness

Pronunciation /ˌəʊl(d)ˈwʊmənɪʃnɪs/

noun

  • Behaviour or attitudes supposedly characteristic of an old woman, especially fussiness.

Origin

Early 20th century. From old-womanish + -ness.