Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The quality of being manly, or of possessing the distinctive attributes of a man; character or conduct worthy of a man; manhood.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun The quality or state of being manly.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun set of qualities, traits and abilities considered appropriate to
man ; similarity to man - noun euphemistic male
genitals
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun the trait of being manly; having the characteristics of an adult male
Etymologies
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Examples
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'Let it be _virtuous_ to be _obstinate_,' let there be no better principle of that identity which we insist on in men, that firmness which we call manliness, and the cherished _wrong_ is honour.
The Philosophy of the Plays of Shakspere Unfolded Delia Bacon 1835
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He shows that true manliness is not opposed to love but thrives on it.
Ignatius Press 2009
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Your collective manliness is amazing to behold and feared by all.
Obama: U.S. not giving Israel green light to attack Iran 2009
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That where manliness is concerned, women giveth and women taketh away.
Call Max Clifford – those Chilean miners need him Barbara Ellen 2010
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He shows that true manliness is not opposed to love but thrives on it.
New Releases 2009
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He shows that true manliness is not opposed to love but thrives on it.
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So, you know how it is, if its a Libertarian or Right Winger, well … manliness is something they fantasize about.
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He shows that true manliness is not opposed to love but thrives on it.
Religion 2009
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He shows that true manliness is not opposed to love but thrives on it.
Books 2009
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He shows that true manliness is not opposed to love but thrives on it.
"Be A Man!" 2009
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