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Meaning of manstress | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A male equivalent of "mistress"; a male object of one's affections who lies outside of one's primary relationship.

slang

Examples

“Tom and Nicole had been married for several years, but it was well known that she was keeping a manstress on the side.”
“4. Thou shalt commit adultery, or preadultery: If it feeleth good, do it. Particularly if you're French, and keeping a mistress or manstress is expected.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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