c. 1200, of a man, "wanton, lascivious;" late 14c. of a woman, "feminine," of qualities, "proper to a woman;" from woman + -ly (1). From c. 1400 of men with the sense "effeminate, weak." Related: Womanliness.
womanly virtues of gentleness and compassion
womanhood
womanise
womanish
womanize
womankind
womanly
womb
wombat
women
won
won't