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Reaching stiffly for the sky, I bare my fingers when its cold. In warmth I wear an emerald glove and in between I dress in gold.
It flies when it's on and floats coming off.
My life can be measured in hours, I serve by being devoured. Thin, I am quick. Fat, I am slow. Wind is my foe.
I fly through the air on small feathered wings, seeking out life and destroying all things.
What word in the English language does the following: the first two letters signify a male, the first three letters signify a female, the first four letters signify a great, while the entire world signifies a great woman. What is the word?
All about, but cannot be seen, Can be captured, cannot be held, No throat, but can be heard. Who am I?