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  5.2.5 A feminine form describes a man

Some words which denominate a profession, even if that profession is performed mostly by men, only exists in a feminine form.

Examples  
la guardia => the guard masc. / fem. le guardie => the guards masc. / fem.
   
la spia => the spy masc. / fem. le spie => the spies masc. / fem.
   
la guida =>the guide masc. / fem. le guide => the guides masc. / fem.
   
la comparsa => the extra masc. / fem. le comparse => the extras masc. / fem.
   
la sentinella => the guard masc. / fem. le sentinelle => the guards masc. / fem.
   






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