Manx
Americanadjective
noun
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(used with a plural verb) the inhabitants of the Isle of Man.
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the Gaelic of the Isle of Man, virtually extinct.
adjective
noun
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a language of the Isle of Man, belonging to the N Celtic branch of the Indo-European family and closely related to Scottish Gaelic
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(functioning as plural) the people of the Isle of Man
Etymology
Origin of Manx
1565–75; syncopated and metathesized form of earlier Manisk ( e ) < Old Norse manskr of the Isle of Man, equivalent to Man name of the island + -skr adj. suffix denoting origin ( see -ish 1)
Example Sentences
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Thirteen birds were discovered around Mill Road in Peel coated in an unknown orange substance and "smelling like fish oil", while "many more" had been spotted, Manx Wild Bird Aid said.
From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026
Manx Care CEO Teresa Cope told Manx Radio Motorsport the organisation's "thoughts and best wishes are with all of the people who were involved in yesterday's incident and those who witnessed it".
From BBC • May 26, 2026
The annual Manx Wildlife Week aims to encourage people to connect with the island's countryside, glens, hills and sea, as well as the creatures and plants that inhabit them.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026
The exclusively Manx produce shop used 82 suppliers, producing more than 800 products, he explained.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
They are twice as big as any Manx cat I ever saw.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
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