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Used to refer to the woman or girl previously mentioned or implied. See Usage Note at I1.
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Used to refer to a female animal.
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Used in place of it to refer to certain inanimate things, such as ships and nations, traditionally perceived as female: "The sea is mother-death and she is a mighty female” ( Anne Sexton).
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A female animal or person: Is the cat a she?
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