Manxman

[ mangks-muhn ]

noun

, plural Manx·men.

1. a native or inhabitant of the Isle of Man.

Manxman

/ ˈmæŋkswʊmən; ˈmæŋksmən /

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of the Isle of Man

Word History and Origins

Origin of Manxman¹

Manx + -man

Example Sentences

Joseph Mylchreest was a Manxman, a rough diamond but a man of sterling worth.

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The coxswain, who stated that his name was Cregeen, and that he was a Manxman, seemed to regret the entire expedition.

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The Manxman has ever been the mere yeoman of the Celtic chivalry; but even his rude dialect perishes year by year.

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The old Manxman went as fair for them reefs as if she was being hauled there with a capstan.

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I won't be long away, Phil—maybe five years, maybe less, and when I come back you'll be the first Manxman living.

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