manful

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English

Etymology

From Middle English manful, manfull, equivalent to man +‎ -ful.

Adjective

manful (comparative manfuller, superlative manfullest)

  1. Showing the characteristics considered typical of a man; macho or manly
  2. (by extension) Courageous; noble; high-minded.

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Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From mon +‎ -ful.

Pronunciation

Adjective

manful

  1. Noble, brave, strong, daring, determined; displaying virtues seen as manly.

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Descendants

  • English: manful
  • Scots: manfull (obsolete)

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