Main Entry:

man·ner

Pronunciation:

\ˈma-nər\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English manere, from Anglo-French, from Vulgar Latin *manuaria, from Latin, feminine of manuarius of the hand, from manus hand — more at manual

Date:

12th century

1 a: kind, sort <what manner of man is he> b: kinds, sorts <all manner of problems>2 a (1): a characteristic or customary mode of acting : custom (2): a mode of procedure or way of acting : fashion (3): method of artistic execution or mode of presentation : style bplural : social conduct or rules of conduct as shown in the prevalent customs <Victorian manners> c: characteristic or distinctive bearing, air, or deportment <his poised gracious manner> dplural (1): habitual conduct or deportment : behavior <mind your manners> (2): good manners e: a distinguished or stylish air

synonyms see bearing, method

— man·ner·less \-ləs\ adjective

— to the manner born

: fitted by or as if by birth or rearing to a particular position, role, or status