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Manxman en · NOUN

Etymology

From Manx + -man.

Meanings

1. A man from the Isle of Man
   • The Manxman is never wise until the day after the fair. (Traditional Manx saying). 2005, John Ayto, Ian Crofton, Brewer's Britain and Ireland, page 587:
   • "Potatoes and herrings, Mr. Christian; just a Manxman’s supper.” 1894, Hall Caine, The Manxman:

Forms

Relateds

Manxwoman · Manxie · Manx

Translations (8)

fr Mannois (a man from the Isle of Man) · ca manés (a man from the Isle of Man) · ga Manannach (a man from the Isle of Man) · nl Manxman (a man from the Isle of Man) · ast manés (a man from the Isle of Man) · gv Manninagh (a man from the Isle of Man) · ca manès (a man from the Isle of Man) · gd Manainneach (a man from the Isle of Man)