noun
manship
Manship (noun) means the quality of being male; masculinity.
noun
1
The quality of being male; masculinity.
"The manship of Jesus was hid from the eyes of men as completely as the Godship."
— Kevin P. Novak, Adam Versus Adam (2007)
"He certainly had nothing to do with the choosing of his manship, any more than his sister had of her womanhood."
— Lebbeus Harding Rogers, The Kite Trust (a Romance of Wealth) (1902)
2
(archaic) A position that brings honour or respect.
3
(archaic) Respect or courtesy shown towards someone.
4
(archaic) Brave and honourable behaviour, like that of a knight.
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Etymology
Came 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 plus -ship. It is cognate with Dutch manschap (“homage, manred, crew”), German Mannschaft (“team, crew, squad, force”), and Swedish manskap (“rank, crew”).
Rhymes for manship
penmanship
workmanship
showmanship
guardianship
marksmanship
sportsmanship
craftsmanship
swordsmanship
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of manship?
"manship" (noun) means the quality of being male; masculinity.
What are the different meanings of manship?
"manship" has 3 main meanings: 1. The quality of being male; masculinity; 2. (archaic) A position that brings honour or respect; 3. (archaic) Respect or courtesy shown towards someone.
