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-manes

-manes is the alternative form of -mans.

Meaning of -mans

Suffix

-mans

  1. (UK, obsolete, thieves' cant) Appended to adjectives to form nouns meaning the state of being (the adjective), the quality of being (the adjective), or the measure of being (the adjective).
    • darkmans ← dark
    Synonyms:
    -ness
  2. (UK, obsolete, thieves' cant) Substitute for part of another word to disguise meaning.
    • Cheapmans ← Cheapside

Questions about -manes

What is -manes the alternative form of?
-manes is the alternative form of -mans.

Words near -manes in the dictionary

  1. -mander
  2. -mandered
  3. -mandering
  4. -manders
  5. -mane
  6. -manes
  7. -mania
  8. -maniac
  9. -mans
  10. -manship
  11. -manships

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