Manly: alternatives and connections

Of the male sex; not female.

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Of the male sex; not female.

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A human being; -- opposed tobeast.

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A human being; -- opposed tobeast.

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The quality or state of being manly.

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The quality or state of being manly.

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Of the male sex; not female.

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Of the male sex; not female.

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Evil; wicked; bad.

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Showing manliness, or manly spirit; hence, brave, courageous, resolute, noble.

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Like man, or like a man, in form or nature; having the qualities of a man, esp. the nobler qualities; manly.

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Having the nature, properties, or qualities, of an adult man; characteristic of developed manhood; hence, masterful; forceful; specifically, capable…

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