"manscent" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Compound of man + scent. Etymology templates: {{glossary|Compound}} Compound, {{com+|en|man|scent}} Compound of man + scent Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} manscent (uncountable)
  1. (slang) A man's body odor, typically regarded as masculine and attractive, especially in sexual contexts. Tags: slang, uncountable Categories (topical): Smell
    Sense id: en-manscent-en-noun-7VBpjWn2 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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          "ref": "1997 September 18, Telegraph Raven, “Does anyone like shaved your pubes?”, in alt.support.jock-strap (Usenet):",
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