Manx
Americanadjective
noun
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(used with a plural verb) the inhabitants of the Isle of Man.
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the Gaelic of the Isle of Man, virtually extinct.
adjective
noun
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a language of the Isle of Man, belonging to the N Celtic branch of the Indo-European family and closely related to Scottish Gaelic
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(functioning as plural) the people of the Isle of Man
Etymology
Origin of Manx
1565–75; syncopated and metathesized form of earlier Manisk ( e ) < Old Norse manskr of the Isle of Man, equivalent to Man name of the island + -skr adj. suffix denoting origin ( -ish 1 )
Example Sentences
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Discussions are currently underway with Manx Care about the options for Ethan to return to the island following the completion of the assessments.
From BBC
Manx Businesses and pressure groups have welcomed what is the largest single rise in tax-free take home pay for workers, following the announcement of the budget.
From BBC
That will see the Basic State Pension increase to £184.90 a week, with the Manx State Pension going up to £263.55 a week.
From BBC
While the Manx public are "amazing" at giving to charities, Ms Irwin said, the current financial climate meant people had less to spare.
From BBC
Workers on the Isle of Man have said they would like to a see a proposed 9.9% increase in the Manx minimum wage "because everything is getting expensive and out of reach".
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