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manship

Manship (noun) means the characteristic of being a man; maleness; masculinity; manliness; manhood.

noun
1
The characteristic of being a man; maleness; masculinity; manliness; manhood.
2
Position of honor or respect; dignity, worthiness
3
Honor shown to a person; homage, respect; courtesy
4
Manly spirit or conduct; courage, valor, gallantry; chivalry
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Etymology

From Middle English manship (“position of honor; respect; courtesy; manly spirit or conduct; humanity; human condition”), from Old English mansċipe (“humanity, courtesy”), equivalent to man + -ship. Cognate with Dutch manschap (“homage, manred, crew”), German Mannschaft (“team, crew, squad, force”), Swedish manskap (“rank, crew”).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of manship?

"manship" (noun) means the characteristic of being a man; maleness; masculinity; manliness; manhood.

What are the different meanings of manship?

"manship" has 3 main meanings: 1. The characteristic of being a man; maleness; masculinity; manliness; manhood; 2. Position of honor or respect; dignity, worthiness; 3. Honor shown to a person; homage, respect; courtesy.

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