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Manxman

American  
[mangks-muhn] / ˈmæŋks mən /

noun

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


Manxman British  
/ ˈmæŋkswʊmən, ˈmæŋksmən /

noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of the Isle of Man

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of Manxman

Manx + -man

Example Sentences

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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

The 31-year-old Manxman has taken his tally of Tour stage wins to a remarkable 29 - the second highest total ever and only five behind record holder and five-time race winner Merckx.

From BBC • Jul. 11, 2016

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

Never was the name of Manxman so deservedly a badge of disgrace.

From The Little Manx Nation - 1891 by Caine, Hall, Sir

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