I. ˈmaŋ(k)s, -aiŋ(- adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: alteration of earlier Manisk, from a Scandinavian adjective whose first constituent is Mana Isle of Man in the Irish sea off the northwestern coast of England (from Old Irish), and whose second constituent is represented by Old Norse -iskr -ish
1.
a. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the Isle of Man
b. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the people of the Isle of Man
2. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the Manx language
II. noun
( plural manx )
Usage: capitalized
1. : a native or inhabitant of the Isle of Man
2. : the Celtic language of the Manx people now almost completely displaced by English — see indo-european languages table