Menfolk

Definitions

1. Male people in general.
   plural, plural-only
2. The male members of a group.
   plural, plural-only

Equivalents

Examples

“The old woman was surprised when the soldiers stopped to look⟳ at her camouflage quilts, since menfolk are rarely interested in needlework.”

“At our family reunion, the menfolk generally have⟳ a ball game, while the womenfolk gossip and trade⟳ snapshots.”

“[…] when the pleasant time of night is come⟳, and the stewardess is tucking up the ladies, and putting oranges and other goodies under their pillows, and the menfolk assemble in the capstan house to smoke⟳ their last⟳ cigar.”

““I don't suppose⟳ a Russian convict under the knout is able to amuse the rest⟳ of his gang; and all our men-folk here are gilded convicts.””

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