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manful

[man-fuhl]

man·ful

[man-fuhl]
adjective
having or showing boldness, courage, or strength; resolute.

Origin:
1250–1300; Middle English; see man1, -ful

man·ful·ly, adverb
man·ful·ness, noun
un·man·ful, adjective
un·man·ful·ly, adverb
un·man·ful·ness, noun


See manly.

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manful (ˈmænfʊl)
 
adj
a less common word for manly
 
'manfully
 
adv
 
'manfulness
 
n

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