Standard of conduct or action; (hence) manner, mode, style. Chiefly with after (cf. after one rate at phrases 1b). Obsolete.

Probably: demeanour; a course of action. Obsolete. rare.

A way of behaving oneself, an instance of behaviour of a given kind; in plural = manners. Obsolete.

A mode of deportment or behaviour; a mode or fashion of life, esp. in regard to expense, display, etc.

figurative. A particular attitude or mode of behaviour, esp. one deliberately adopted for effect; a pretence.