Manship

Pronunciation

• IPA: en, /ˈmænʃɪp/

Origin

From , from , equivalent to en + -man + ship. Cognate with , , .

Full definition of manship

Noun

1. The characteristic of being a man; maleness; masculinity; manliness; manhood.
2. (archaic) position of honor or respect; dignity, worthiness
• c1400, Cursor Mundi, Ac fourti winter Madan mid mansipe held his rike
3. (archaic) honor shown to a person; homage, respect; courtesy
• c1330, The Romance of Guy of Warwick, For los and priis þou miáµ¹t þer winne & manschip to þe & al þi kinne.
4. (archaic) manly spirit or conduct; courage, valor, gallantry; chivalry
• c1465, The Paston Letters, And how that ever ye do, hold up your manship.
5. (archaic) human condition
• c1400, Cursor Mundi, Bot he was ferliful to call if þou it sagh..þat in a man all manscip war.

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