English word female comes from Old French (842-ca. 1400) femelle
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| femelle | Old French (842-ca. 1400) (fro) | |
| femel | Middle English (1100-1500) (enm) | |
| female | Middle English (1100-1500) (enm) | |
| female | English (eng) | (figuratively) Having an internal socket, as in a connector or pipe fitting. [from 16th c.]. (grammar, less common than 'feminine') Feminine; of the feminine grammatical gender.. Belonging to the sex which typically produces eggs (ova), or to the gender which is typically associated with it. [from 14th c.]. Characteristic of this sex/gender. (Compare feminine, womanly.). Tending to lead to [...] |