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(man′ho̵od′)

noun

the state or time of being a man (human being or, esp., adult male human being)
manly qualities; manliness
men collectively

Origin: ME manhod, manhede: see man + -hood

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noun

The state or time of being an adult male human.
The composite of qualities, such as courage, determination, and vigor, often thought to be appropriate to a man.
Adult males considered as a group; men.
The state of being human.

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