mansome

English

Alternative forms

• man-some

Etymology

Apparently from man +‎ -some, perhaps also formed as a blend of man +‎ handsome.

Adjective

mansome (comparative more mansome, superlative most mansome)

1. (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."

Anagrams

• Moseman