Manxman
English
Noun
Manxman (plural Manxmen)
- A man from the Isle of Man
- 1894, Hall Caine, The Manxman:
- "Potatoes and herrings, Mr. Christian; just a Manxman’s supper.”
- 2005, John Ayto, Ian Crofton, Brewer's Britain and Ireland, page 587:
- The Manxman is never wise until the day after the fair. (Traditional Manx saying).
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