Manhood

  • 11Manhood — According to the International Genealogical Index, this very interesting surname is recorded as Mainhood, Manhood, Manhoode, Manhud, and Minehead. If so the spellings would suggest that it in spite of its appearance it is English and is not a… …

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  • 12manhood — noun 1 (U) qualities such as strength, courage, and especially sexual power, that people think a man should have; virility: He took this remark as an insult to his manhood. 2 (U) the state of being a man and no longer a boy: He had barely reached …

    Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • 13manhood — noun a) The state of being man as a human being. He feared the speedy decline of all manhood. b) State of being a man as distinguished from a child or a woman. A strapping youth poised on the brink of manhood. Syn: mankind, humanity …

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  • 14manhood — n. to grow to, reach manhood * * * [ mænhʊd] reach manhood to grow to …

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  • 15manhood — noun 1) the transition from boyhood to manhood Syn: maturity, sexual maturity, adulthood 2) an insult to his manhood Syn: virility, manliness, machismo, masculinity, maleness; mettle, spirit, strength …

    Thesaurus of popular words

  • 16manhood — man|hood [ mæn,hud ] noun 1. ) uncount FORMAL the time when someone becomes a man 2. ) uncount typical or traditional male qualities, especially those that men are proud of 3. ) uncount LITERARY men in general: a fine example of American manhood… …

    Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • 17manhood — noun 1》 the state or period of being a man rather than a child. 2》 the men of a country or society regarded collectively. 3》 the qualities traditionally associated with men, such as strength and sexual potency. 4》 (one s manhood) informal,… …

    English new terms dictionary

  • 18manhood — UK [ˈmænhʊd] / US [ˈmænˌhʊd] noun 1) [uncountable] typical or traditional male qualities, especially those that men are proud of 2) [uncountable] formal the time when someone becomes a man 3) [singular] literary a man s penis 4) [uncountable]… …

    English dictionary

  • 19manhood — /ˈmænhʊd/ (say manhood) noun 1. the state of being a man or adult male person. 2. manly qualities. 3. men collectively. 4. the human adult male genital organs …

  • 20Manhood (Law & Order) — Manhood Law Order episode Episode no. Season 3 Episode 21 Directed by Ed Sherin Teleplay by Rob …

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