| unman | 1. To deprive of the distinctive qualities of a human being, as reason, or the like. 2. To emasculate; to deprive of virility. 3. To deprive of the courage and fortitude of a man; to break or subdue the manly spirit in; to cause to despond; to dishearten; to make womanish. "Let's not unman each other." (Byron) 4. To deprive of men; as, to unman a ship. Origin: 1st pref. Un- + man. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| unmanned | 1. Deprived of manly qualities; deficient in vigor, strength, courage, etc.; weak; effeminate. 2. <veterinary> Not tamed; not made familiar with, or subject to, man; also used figuratively. "Hood my unmanned blood bating in my cheeks With thy black mantle." (Shak) 3. Not furnished with men; as, an unmanned ship. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |