menfolk
men, especially those belonging to a family or community: The menfolk are all working in the fields.
Origin of menfolk
1- Also men·folks [men-fohks] /ˈmɛnˌfoʊks/ .
Words Nearby menfolk
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How to use menfolk in a sentence
Maybe women should just leave comedy to the menfolk, and stick to nagging!
And with us went close on a score of women and children whose menfolk were settled already near to Reedham.
Wulfric the Weapon Thane | Charles W. WhistlerAnd aren't there women in England and France who would rather have their menfolk with me than leaning on some sodden counter?
The Wind Bloweth | Brian Oswald Donn-ByrneFor women living alone and having no menfolk to send to the offices, this was especially annoying.
The Petticoat Commando | Johanna Brandt“Once more I have to admire the discretion of all menfolk,” she replied.
The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 11 (of 25) | Robert Louis Stevenson
But she provided a fine supper, to which the menfolk paid the most practical and sincere of all compliments.
John Wesley, Jr. | Dan B. Brummitt
British Dictionary definitions for menfolk
sometimes US menfolks
/ (ˈmɛnˌfəʊk) /
men collectively, esp the men of a particular family
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