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manly needs en · NOUN

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1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see manly, needs.
   • Vesta H. Cassedy, "Child nurture -- a required study in the curriculum of women's schools." from Kindergarten Magazine, vol. XI, September 1898 to June 1899, p. 646, edited by Amalie Hofer Wisely have the curriculum-manipulators shaped the man's preparation to manly needs, economizing time and mental labor in the acquisition of the principles underlying the life work.
   • […] the hardness forced upon us by manly needs makes us many times forgetful that we ever kept softer souls in our bosoms. "The Green Table", signed as "H.", from "The Southern Magazine", vol. IX, July to December, 1871, p. 637
   • An Alma Mater here we'll find; / O may she teach us noble deeds, / Rebuking childish act and mind, / And satisfying manly needs. "Hymn", from The dedication of the new buildings and inaugural of Adelbert college of Western Reserve University, Cleveland, O., October 26, 1882 (lately Western Reserve College, Hudson, Ohio.)., p. 42
2. (euphemistic) the libido of a man