MANNER

noun see: manual Date: 12th century 1. kind , sort , kinds, sorts , 2. a. a characteristic or customary mode of acting ; custom , a mode of procedure or way of acting ; fashion , method of artistic execution or mode of presentation ; style , social conduct or rules of conduct as shown in the prevalent customs , characteristic or distinctive bearing, air, or deportment , d. plural habitual conduct or deportment ; behavior , good ~s, a distinguished or stylish air, see: bearing ~less adjective