Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

manback

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: man-back
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The back of a man (being ridden, or really or figuratively laden with burdens, as a means of transportation).

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Fatigued by riding onhorseback, bedevilled and begrimed by the ride on manback, he presented a pitiable spectacle, and went on his way to Naples in sad plight. Several officers formed a party to Paestum, now known as Pesto, to see the temples so venerable in years that the date of their[…]"

Etymology

Compare horseback.

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does manback mean?: The back of a man (being ridden, or really or figuratively laden with burdens, as a means of transportation).
Where does manback come from?: Compare horseback.

How to pronounce manback

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