In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
manhood
(noun) the status of being a man
humanness, humanity, manhood
(noun) the quality of being human; “he feared the speedy decline of all manhood”
manhood
(noun) the state of being a man; manly qualities
Source: WordNet® 3.1
manhood (countable and uncountable, plural manhoods)
The state of being man as a human being.
The state of being a man, as distinguished from a child or a woman.
The qualities ascribed to manliness, such as courage, bravery and resolve.
(euphemism) The male genitalia.
Men, considered as a group.
• (human being): mankind, humanity
• hoodman
Source: Wiktionary
Man"hood, n. Etym: [Man- + -hood.]
1. The state of being man as a human being, or man as distinguished from a child or a woman.
2. Manly quality; courage; bravery; resolution. I am ashamed That thou hast power to shake my manhood thus. Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 May 2025
(adverb) showing consideration and thoughtfulness; “he had thoughtfully brought with him some food to share”
In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.