fair sex

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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

I was once a witness of his haughty treatment of a Leipsic pupil of the fair sex, who came to him one day and asked him 'to give her a few lessons.'

From Franz Liszt by Huneker, James

On behalf of the earthly fair sex, I must emphatically protest against this part of the heavenly arrangements.

From Satires And Profanities by Foote, G. W. (George William)

As in Madrid men are not remarkable for respect for the fair sex, he used to overhear, in spite of himself, complimentary speeches, or even bold addresses from the passers-by to his mother.

From Froth by Palacio Vald?s, Armando

One Simon Geddicus, a Lutheran divine, wrote a serious confutation of this libel upon the fair sex, in 1595, and promises the ladies an expectation of salvation on their good behaviour.

From Curiosities of Medical Experience by Millingen, J. G. (John Gideon)