manhood Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun the state of being a man; manly qualities
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noun the quality of being human
humanness; humanity.
- he feared the speedy decline of all manhood
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noun the status of being a man
WordNet
Man"hood noun
Etymology
Definitions
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The state of being man as a human being, or man as distinguished from a child or a woman. -
Manly quality; courage; bravery; resolution. I am ashamed That thou hast power to shake my manhood thus. Shak.