n. 1. The state of being a woman; the distinguishing character or qualities of a woman, or of womankind. [ 1913 Webster ]
Unspotted faith, and comely womanhood. Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]
Perhaps the smile and the tender tone Came out of her pitying womanhood. Tennyson. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Women, collectively; womankind. [ 1913 Webster ]