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manly needs

manly needs noun: used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see manly, needs.

Noun

manly needs

  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see manly, needs.
    • An Alma Mater here we'll find; / O may she teach us noble deeds, / Rebuking childish act and mind, / And satisfying manly needs."Hymn", from The dedication of the new buildings and inaugural of Adelbert college of Western Reserve University, Cleveland, O., October 26, 1882 (lately Western Reserve College, Hudson, Ohio.)., p....
    • Vesta H. Cassedy, "Child nurture -- a required study in the curriculum of women's schools." from Kindergarten Magazine, vol. XI, September 1898 to June 1899, p. 646, edited by Amalie Hofer
      Wisely have the curriculum-manipulators shaped the man's preparation to manly needs, economizing time and...
  2. (euphemistic) the libido of a man

Questions about manly needs

What does manly needs mean?
Manly needs means used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see manly, needs.
What part of speech is manly needs?
Manly needs is a noun.

Words near manly needs in the dictionary

  1. manlover
  2. manlovers
  3. Manloves
  4. Manlubang
  5. manly
  6. manly needs
  7. Manly Vale
  8. Manlys
  9. Manmad
  10. manmade
  11. manmaker

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