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manliness|ˈmænlɪnɪs|
[f. manly + -ness.]
1. The state or quality of being manly; the possession of manly vigour, or of those virtues characteristic of a man.
1375Barbour Bruce ix. 77 His vrechidnes so in thame gais, That thai thair manlynes sall tyne Throu vrechidnes of his covyne. c1450Lydg. & Burgh Secrees 2603 Colour reed Causyd of blood pure, Is signe of strengthe and greet manlynesse. 1569Golding Heminges Post. 23 Stephan was..full of grace and manlynesse [orig. fortitudine]. 1596Spenser F. Q. iv. vii. 45 Yet weend, by secret signes of manlinesse..That he whilome some gentle swaine had beene. 1673Remarques Humours Town A iv b, A person who..should value the innocence and manliness of a Country one [i.e. life]. 1770Goldsm. Des. Vill. 384 Whilst her fond husband strove to lend relief In all the silent manliness of grief. 1880Trollope Duke's Children I. iii. 33 He was dark, with..that expression of manliness..which women love the best.
†2. Humanity; human kindness. Obs.
1382Wyclif 2 Macc. xiv. 9 Thi manlynesse [Vulg. humanitatem tuam] shewid to alle men. |