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Manitoba, Lake
manitou
Manitoulin Island
manitu
Manizales
mankind
manky
manly
Mann Act
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Mannar, Gulf of
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manly

man·ly [ mánnlee ] (comparative man·li·er, superlative man·li·est)


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. conventionally typical of man: having or showing qualities conventionally thought to be characteristic of or appropriate to a man, especially physical strength or courage

2. considered appropriate for man: considered suitable or appropriate for a man


man·li·ness noun
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