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Manx

adjective \ ˈmaŋ(k)s \

Definition of Manx

: of, relating to, or characteristic of the Isle of Man, its people, or the Manx language

Origin and Etymology of manx

alteration of Maniske, from Old Norse *manskr, from Mana Isle of Man

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Manx

noun

Definition of Manx

1 : the Celtic language of the Manx people
2 plural in construction : the people of the Isle of Man
3 : manx cat

First Known Use of manx

1656

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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