manwise

[man-wahyz]

adverb

1. in the manner of a human being.

   The dog stood on his hind legs and walked manwise.

Word History and Origins

Origin of manwise¹

First recorded in 1900–05; man + -wise

Example Sentences

‘It has four limbs and dives manwise; a pretty mastery of the craft it shows, too. What is it at? Seeking a way up behind the Curtain to our hidings? It seems we are discovered at last. I have my bow here, and I have posted other archers, nigh as good marksmen as myself, on either bank. We wait only for your command to shoot, Captain.’

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Gail Potter is still there: she doesn't wear the flared denims any more and things never really improved manwise after Brian Tilsley.

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