Etymology

manfully

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Today it means: In a manful manner; with the characteristics considered typical of a man, such as strength, courage, and determination. Full definition →

Middle English manfully
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  1. Middle English · inherited frommanfully
  2. English todaymanfully

From Middle English manfully; equivalent to manful + -ly.

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