\Wom"an*hood\, n.
1. The state of being a woman; the distinguishing character
   or qualities of a woman, or of womankind.
         Unspotted faith, and comely womanhood. --Spenser.
         Perhaps the smile and the tender tone Came out of
         her pitying womanhood.                --Tennyson.
2. Women, collectively; womankind.