Manxman
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Manxman
Example Sentences
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Manxman Cavendish, 38, broke a collarbone in an innocuous-looking crash about 60km from the finish of stage eight from Libourne to Limoges.
From BBC • Jul. 8, 2023
Mr Cavendish, the Manxman who jointly holds the record for most stage wins in the Tour de France, was recovering from broken ribs sustained in a cycling crash at the time of the incident.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2023
The Manxman accordingly stays in the race until Paris, with two chances remaining to break Eddy Merckx’s all-time record of 34 Tour de France stage wins.
From The Guardian • Jul. 16, 2021
The Manxman, 31, is expected to ride in the Rio omnium - a collection of six cycling events designed to establish an all-round champion.
From BBC • Jul. 22, 2016
Been to Laxey to look at the big wheel," said Jenny; "and found the Manxman coming back in the same coach.
From Capt'n Davy's Honeymoon by Caine, Hall, Sir
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