Man"ly, a. [Compar.
Manlier (?); superl. Manliest.]
[Man + -ly. Cf. Manlike.] Having qualities
becoming to a man; not childish or womanish; manlike, esp. brave,
courageous, resolute, noble.
Let's briefly put on manly
readiness.
Shak.
Serene and manly, hardened to sustain
The load of life.
Dryden.
Syn. -- Bold; daring; brave; courageous; firm; undaunted;
hardy; dignified; stately.
Man"ly, adv. In a manly manner;
with the courage and fortitude of a manly man; as, to act
manly.