manners
/ˈmæn.ɚz/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Etiquette.
Noun
Examples
O, how thy worth with manners may I sing,
When thou art all the better part of me?
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Good manners.
Noun
Examples
When you come to this time of abatement, / To this passing from Summer to Fall, / It is manners to issue a statement / As to what you got out of it all.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “manners” mean?
Etiquette.
Is “manners” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.