"man of parts" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: En-au-man of parts.ogg [Australia] Forms: men of parts [plural]
Etymology: The phrase saw much use in the 17th and 18th centuries in Europe, especially in England. Head templates: {{en-noun|men of parts}} man of parts (plural men of parts)
  1. (idiomatic) A man who is talented in multiple areas of life. Tags: idiomatic Categories (topical): People Translations (Translations): hombre de prendas (Spanish)

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