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man⋅nered

[man-erd]
–adjective
1. having manners as specified (usually used in combination): ill-mannered people.
2. having distinctive mannerisms; affected: a mannered walk.

Origin:
1350–1400; ME manered. See manner 1 , -ed 3
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man·nered   (mān'ərd)   
adj.  
  1. Having manners of a specific kind: ill-mannered children.

    1. Having or showing a certain manner: a mild-mannered supervisor.

    2. Artificial or affected: mannered speech.

  2. Of, relating to, or exhibiting mannerisms.

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