Manxman
Americannoun
plural
Manxmennoun
Etymology
Origin of Manxman
Example Sentences
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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 is currently level with the legendary Eddy Merckx on 34 Tour stage wins.
From BBC • May 28, 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
Cavendish now rides for Team Dimension Data, the African outfit that has built a team with a view to supporting the Manxman in his hunt for more Tour stage wins.
From Reuters • Jul. 1, 2016
The modesty of the Manxman reaches shyness, and his shyness is capable of making him downright rude.
From The Little Manx Nation - 1891 by Caine, Hall, Sir
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