Manhood

Origin

From Middle English manhode, also manhede, from man + -hede ("-head"), equivalent to man + -hood. Cognate with Middle Low German manheit ("manhood"), German Mannheit ("manhood"). More at man, -head, -hood.

Full definition of manhood

Noun

1. The state of being man as a human being.He feared the speedy decline of all manhood.
2. State of being a man as distinguished from a child or a woman.A strapping youth poised on the brink of manhood.
3. The qualities ascribed to manliness; courage; bravery; resolve.
4. The male genitalia.She spied on him in the shower and glimpsed his manhood.
5. Men, considered as a group.

Synonyms

• (human being) mankind, humanity