mansome

adj

mansome

adj

Etymology Apparently from man + -some, perhaps also formed as a blend of man + handsome.

1

Rare Attractive in a manly or masculine way

  • "[…] The notes were from a man-some old friend of his named 'Ford'." I was so jealous.2014, M. J. Milner, When to Quit:
  • "I'll take him," exclaimed a pale-faced, blue eyed, blonde haired little girl, sending Simon's mind into a small whirlwind of panic. "He's mansome."2016, Rose Gordon, Passions of a Gentleman:

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