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Manly — Staat … Deutsch Wikipedia
Manly — is an adjective corresponding to manhood or masculinity. Manly may also refer to: Contents 1 Places 2 People 3 Sports clubs 4 See also … Wikipedia
Manly — Man ly, adv. In a manly manner; with the courage and fortitude of a manly man; as, to act manly. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Manly — Man ly, a. [Compar. {Manlier}; superl. {Manliest}.] [Man + ly. Cf. {Manlike}.] Having qualities becoming to a man; not childish or womanish; manlike, esp. brave, courageous, resolute, noble. [1913 Webster] Let s briefly put on manly readiness.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Manly — Manly, IA U.S. city in Iowa Population (2000): 1342 Housing Units (2000): 594 Land area (2000): 1.437989 sq. miles (3.724373 sq. km) Water area (2000): 0.000000 sq. miles (0.000000 sq. km) Total area (2000): 1.437989 sq. miles (3.724373 sq. km)… … StarDict's U.S. Gazetteer Places
Manly, IA — U.S. city in Iowa Population (2000): 1342 Housing Units (2000): 594 Land area (2000): 1.437989 sq. miles (3.724373 sq. km) Water area (2000): 0.000000 sq. miles (0.000000 sq. km) Total area (2000): 1.437989 sq. miles (3.724373 sq. km) FIPS code:… … StarDict's U.S. Gazetteer Places
manly — [man′lē] adj. manlier, manliest [ME: see MAN & LY1] 1. having the qualities generally regarded as those that a man should have; virile; strong, brave, resolute, honorable, etc. 2. fit for a man; masculine [manly sports] adv. Obs. in a manly wa … English World dictionary
manly — (adj.) c.1200, human; characteristic of human beings, from MAN (Cf. man) (n.) + LY (Cf. ly) (1). Sense of possessing virtues proper to a male person (resoluteness, steadfastness, reliability) is from early 13c. Meaning masculine is attested from… … Etymology dictionary
manly — index potent, spartan, strong Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
manly — manlike, manful, virile, masculine, mannish, *male Analogous words: *mature, matured, grown up, adult: sturdy, *strong, stout, stalwart Antonyms: unmanly, womanly Contrasted words: effeminate, womanish, ladylike (see FEMALE): boyish, puerile,… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
manly — ► ADJECTIVE (manlier, manliest) 1) possessing qualities traditionally associated with men, such as courage and strength. 2) befitting a man. DERIVATIVES manliness noun … English terms dictionary
