Boyishness

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79. Boyishness (See also Mannishness.)

  1. Drew, Nancy tall, slender, boyish, girl detective. [Childrens Lit.: Bungalow Mystery ]
  2. Jo tall, awkward tomboy in March family. [Am. Lit.: Little Women ]
  3. Oakley, Annie (18601926) American markswoman with boyish style. [Am. Hist.: Century Cyclopedia, 2993]

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