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  • adjective superlative form of unmanly: most unmanly.

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Examples

  • Now, contrariwise, the statesmen dispose of emoluments; through them everything is done; you, the people, enervated, stripped of treasure and allies, are become as underlings and hangers-on, happy if these persons dole you out show-money or send you paltry beeves; and, the unmanliest part of all, you are grateful for receiving your own.

    Museum of Antiquity A Description of Ancient Life

  • Now, contrariwise, the statesmen dispose of emoluments; through them everything is done; you, the people, enervated, stripped of treasure and allies, are become as underlings and hangers-on, happy if these persons dole you out show - money or send you paltry beeves; and, the unmanliest part of all, you are grateful for receiving your own. "

    The Greek View of Life 1897

  • Nuntiet, ac lucos vocet hostia pinguis in altos.] and, the unmanliest part of all, you are grateful for receiving your own.

    The Olynthiacs and the Phillippics of Demosthenes Literally translated with notes 384 BC-322 BC Demosthenes 1837

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