Earthgirl

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Etymology

Earth + girl

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Earthgirl (plural Earthgirls)

  1. (usually science fiction) A young female inhabitant of Earth.
    • 1939 February, Wells, Harold Kerton, “Moon of Mad Atavism”, in Thrilling Wonder Stories, volume 13, number 1, page 35:
      You have given me an idea, Earthgirl, and it is one that I am afraid you will live to regret.
    • 1947 October, Pohl, Frederik, “Donovan Had a Dream”, in Thrilling Wonder Stories, volume 30, number 1, page 27:
      "Earthgirl?" the guard repeated. "She didn't look like an Earthie."

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