— mannishly , adv. — mannishness , n.
/man"ish/ , adj.
1. being typical or suggestive of a man rather than a woman: mannish clothing styles for women; a mannish voice.
2. resembling a man, as in size or manner: a mannish youth.
[ bef. 900; ME; r. ME mennish, OE mennisc; see MAN 1 , -ISH 1 ]
Syn. 1, 2. See manly .