manhood

(manho̵od′)

noun

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

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

See manhood in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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

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