Manxman

American

[mangks-muhn] / ˈmæŋks mən /

noun

plural

Manxmen

a native or inhabitant of the Isle of Man.

Manxman British

/ ˈmæŋkswʊmən, ˈmæŋksmən /

noun

a native or inhabitant of the Isle of Man

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Etymology

Origin of Manxman

Manx + -man

Example Sentences

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The Manxman fell just short of taking the record outright on stage seven, when a gear issue hampered his sprint as he finished second to Jasper Philipsen.

From BBC • Jul. 13, 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

It was no merit in the eyes of the people that the new Bishop was himself a Manxman.

From The Deemster by Caine, Hall, Sir

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