woman-fashion adverb2 •In the manner in which a woman is thought or expected to act.Lloyd turned to her mail, and one after another slit the envelopes, woman fashion, with a shell hair-pin. — 1902 •Sidesaddle, riding (a horse, etc.) with both legs on the same side of the animal.Since it is quite muddy put my linen safeguard petticoat on him, Patty, the better to conceal his long legs, for it will be somewhat awkward riding woman-fashion, but my saddle is broad. — 1890