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 b plural : 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> d plural (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