a. [ Compar. Manlier superl. Manliest. ] [ Man + -ly. Cf. Manlike. ] Having qualities becoming to a man; not childish or womanish; manlike, esp. brave, courageous, resolute, noble. [ 1913 Webster ]
Let's briefly put on manly readiness. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
Serene and manly, hardened to sustain The load of life. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]