"manly needs" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

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  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see manly, needs.
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  2. (euphemistic) the libido of a man Tags: euphemistic
    Sense id: en-manly_needs-en-noun-r5lZi5RA Categories (other): English euphemisms, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 50 50 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 51 49 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 46 54
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          "text": "An Alma Mater here we'll find; / O may she teach us noble deeds, / Rebuking childish act and mind, / And satisfying manly needs."
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          "text": "Vesta H. Cassedy, \"Child nurture -- a required study in the curriculum of women's schools.\" from Kindergarten Magazine, vol. XI, September 1898 to June 1899, p. 646, edited by Amalie Hofer\nWisely have the curriculum-manipulators shaped the man's preparation to manly needs, economizing time and mental labor in the acquisition of the principles underlying the life work."
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          "ref": "\"The Green Table\", signed as \"H.\", from \"The Southern Magazine\", vol. IX, July to December, 1871, p. 637",
          "text": "[…] the hardness forced upon us by manly needs makes us many times forgetful that we ever kept softer souls in our bosoms."
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