fair sex
Example Sentences
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The book American and Other Drinks touts the ladies’ blush as a "favourite drink among the fair sex," neglecting to cite its popularity with aspiring hyperglycemics.
From Slate ● Jan. 21, 2013
"Twelve boys, and now the fair sex has begun," answered Ketling.
From Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. by Henryk Sienkiewicz
On behalf of the earthly fair sex, I must emphatically protest against this part of the heavenly arrangements.
From Satires And Profanities by G. W. (George William) Foote
He was still gallant toward the fair sex, and he was in great demand in the salons, for it was difficult to find a more charming man.
From The Jew by Jo?zef Ignacy Kraszewski
More than once he saw Lucie Ledanois called out, among others of the fair sex, as a dancing partner for some member of the Krewe.
From The Mardi Gras Mystery by H. (Henry) Bedford-Jones
