-mans

Alternative forms

• -man, -manes

Origin

From . Cognate with , and .

Full definition of -mans

Suffix

1. (obsolete, UK, thieves) Appended to adjectives to form nouns meaning "the state of being (the adjective)", "the quality of being (the adjective)", or "the measure of being (the adjective)".darkmans ← darklightmans ← light
2. (obsolete, UK, thieves) Substitute for part of another word to disguise meaning.Cheapmans ← CheapsideGracemans ← Gracechurch Street Market

Synonyms

• (form nouns) -ness

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