'woman-worship' originates from Modern English, specifically the combination of the words 'woman' + 'worship', where 'woman' ultimately comes from Old English 'wīfmann' meaning 'female person' and 'worship' comes from Old English 'weorþscipe' meaning 'worthiness, honor'.

'woman-worship' developed in Modern English by compounding the noun 'woman' with 'worship' (the latter having passed through Old English 'weorþscipe' and Middle English forms) to express the idea of honoring or revering women.

Initially, the components meant 'female person' and 'worthiness/honor'; combined, the phrase simply denoted honoring women, but over time it has come to be used especially for excessive admiration or idolization of women.