mansome
English edit
Alternative forms edit
Etymology edit
Apparently from man + -some, perhaps also formed as a blend of man + handsome.
Adjective edit
mansome (comparative more mansome, superlative most mansome)
- (rare) Attractive in a manly or masculine way
- 2014, M. J. Milner, When to Quit:
- " […] The notes were from a man-some old friend of his named 'Ford'." I was so jealous.
- 2016, Rose Gordon, Passions of a Gentleman:
- "I'll take him," exclaimed a pale-faced, blue eyed, blonde haired little girl, sending Simon's mind into a small whirlwind of panic. "He's mansome."