Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

manly needs

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.65 in modern English

Syllables: man-ly needs
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see manly, needs.

noun

the libido of a man

Example Sentences

"An Alma Mater here we'll find; / O may she teach us noble deeds, / Rebuking childish act and mind, / And satisfying manly needs."
"Vesta H. Cassedy, "Child nurture -- a required study in the curriculum of women's schools." from Kindergarten Magazine, vol. XI, September 1898 to June 1899, p. 646, edited by Amalie Hofer Wisely have the curriculum-manipulators shaped the man's preparation to manly needs, economizing time and mental labor in the acquisition of the principles underlying the life work."
"[…] the hardness forced upon us by manly needs makes us many times forgetful that we ever kept softer souls in our bosoms."

Questions

What does manly needs mean?: Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see manly, needs.

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