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unmanfully en · ADV

Etymology

From unmanful + -ly.

Meanings

1. In an unmanful manner.
   • But in the name of justice, law, and common sense, do not insiduously and unmanfully continue a sentence for one and a former offense, as a punishment for another and a later one, and that, too, without the due forms of trial. 1856, Albert G. Mackey, The Principles of Masonic Law:
   • So Sara Lee's room had a different occupant for a time, a thin and fine-worn young Belgian, who yielded to Sara Lee when Jean gave up in despair, and who proceeded, most unmanfully, to faint as soon as he was between the blankets. 1918, Mary Roberts Rinehart, The Amazing Interlude:

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