Manxman

English

Etymology

Manx +‎ -man

Noun

Manxman (plural Manxmen)

1. 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).

Related terms

• Manx
• Manxwoman
• Manxie

Translations

a man from the Isle of Man

• Catalan: (colloquial) manès m

  Valencian: manés (ca) m

• Dutch: Manxman (nl) m
• French: Mannois (fr) m
• Irish: Manannach m
• Manx: Manninagh
• Scottish Gaelic: Manainneach