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Manxman

Manxman noun: a man from the Isle of Man.

Noun

Manxman (plural Manxmen)

  1. A man from the Isle of Man
    • "Potatoes and herrings, Mr. Christian; just a Manxman’s supper.”1894, Hall Caine, The Manxman
    • The Manxman is never wise until the day after the fair. (Traditional Manx saying).2005, John Ayto, Ian Crofton, Brewer's Britain and Ireland, page 587

Forms of Manxman

pluralManxmen

Origin of Manxman

From Manx + -man.

Questions about Manxman

What does Manxman mean?
Manxman means a man from the Isle of Man.
What part of speech is Manxman?
Manxman is a noun.
What is the plural of Manxman?
The plural of Manxman is Manxmen.

Words near Manxman in the dictionary

  1. Manx shearwaters
  2. Manxes
  3. Manxie
  4. Manxies
  5. Manxland
  6. Manxman
  7. Manxmen
  8. Manxness
  9. manxome
  10. Manxwoman
  11. Manxwomen

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