MANNERLY

mannerly, well-mannered

(adjective) socially correct in behavior

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

mannerly (comparative more mannerly, superlative most mannerly)

Polite, having good manners.

Adverb

mannerly (comparative more mannerly, superlative most mannerly)

Politely; with good manners.

Source: Wiktionary


Man"ner*ly, a.

Definition: Showing good manners; civil; respectful; complaisant. What thou thinkest meet, and is most mannerly. Shak.

Man"ner*ly, adv.

Definition: With good manners. Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Coffee Trivia

The word “coffee” entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch “koffie,” borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish “kahve,” borrowed in turn from the Arabic “qahwah.” The Arabic word qahwah was traditionally held to refer to a type of wine.

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