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Entry 2 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913

Manly

/măn'-lē/ · Man·ly · IPA /ˈmænli/
01 a. Having qualities becoming to a man; not childish or womanish; manlike, esp. brave, courageous, resolute, noble.
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    Having qualities becoming to a man; not childish or womanish; manlike, esp. brave, courageous, resolute, noble.
    “Let's briefly put on manly readiness.” — Shak.
    “Serene and manly, hardened to sustain The load of life.” — Dryden.
Syn. Bold; daring; brave; courageous; firm; undaunted; hardy; dignified; stately.
02 adv. In a manly manner; with the courage and fortitude of a manly man; as, to act manly.
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    In a manly manner; with the courage and fortitude of a manly man; as, to act manly.