"manthing" meaning in All languages combined

See manthing on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: manthings [plural]
Etymology: man + thing Etymology templates: {{compound|en|man|thing}} man + thing Head templates: {{en-noun}} manthing (plural manthings)
  1. (fantasy) A humanoid creature. Categories (topical): Fantasy, Fictional characters, Mythological creatures
    Sense id: en-manthing-en-noun-YwcQnvI7 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: fantasy

Inflected forms

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