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Webster 1913 Edition

Manly

Man′ly

,
Adj.
[
Com
par.
Manlier
;
sup
erl.
Manliest
.]
[
Man
+
-ly
. Cf.
Manlike
.]
Having qualities becoming to a man; not childish or womanish; manlike, esp. brave, courageous, resolute, noble.
Let’s briefly put on
manly
readiness.
Shakespeare
Serene and
manly
, hardened to sustain
The load of life.
Dryden.
Syn. – Bold; daring; brave; courageous; firm; undaunted; hardy; dignified; stately.

Man′ly

,
adv.
In a manly manner; with the courage and fortitude of a manly man;
as, to act
manly
.

Webster 1828 Edition

Manly

MAN'LY

,
Adj.
[man and like.] Manlike; becoming a man; firm; brave; undaunted.
Serene and manly, hardened to sustain
The load of life--
1.
Dignified; noble; stately.
He moves with manly grace.
2.
Pertaining to the adult age of man; as a manly voice.
3.
Not boyish or womanish; as a manly stride.

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