\Wom"an*ish\, a.
Suitable to a woman, having the qualities of a woman;
effeminate; not becoming a man; -- usually in a reproachful
sense. See the Note under {Effeminate}. `` Thy tears are
womanish.'' --Shak. `` Womanish entreaties.'' --Macaulay.

      A voice not soft, weak, piping, and womanish, but
      audible, strong, and manlike.            --Ascham.
-- {Wom"an*ish*ly}, adv. -- {Wom"an*ish*ness}, n.