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Etymology
First attested in 1803. Uncertain origin, perhaps from Late Latin maniacus (“maniac”), in this sense first applied to spoilt children. Later it came to denote docility.
Pronunciation
Adjective
manyac (feminine manyaga, masculine plural manyacs, feminine plural manyagues)
- docile, lacking aggressivity
- Synonyms: mans, manso, mansoi
Quin gos més manyac!- What a docile dog!
Només vol que l'acariciïn: és molt manyac.- He only wants to be petted: he's very docile.
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