womenfolk

Example Sentences

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She counselled womenfolk about the evils of banditry, turning the mothers or daughters of dacoits against the practice.

From BBC

This is, uh, not what we womenfolk have been told for the last decade or so.

From Seattle Times

The main characters of “Dragged Across Concrete,” which like “Brawl on Cell Block 99” had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival, also turn to crime to protect their womenfolk.

From New York Times

Before the two escape the hostile work environment that is Santaland, the audience also enjoys sexist statements from the narrator, who drops a line about the delicate womenfolk.

From Salon

Hers were a perfect form in a society which valued delicacy in its womenfolk.

From Economist