MAN-MIDWIFE, noun A man who practices obstetrics. MAN, verb transitive To furnish with men; as, to man the lines of a fort or fortress; to man a ship or a boat; to man the yards; to man the capstan; to man a prize. It is, however, generally understood to signify, to supply with the full complement or with a sufficient number of men. 1. To guard with men. 2. To strengthen; to fortify. Theodosius having manned his soul with proper reflections-- 3. To tame a hawk. [Little used.] 4. To furnish with attendants or servants. [Little used.] 5. To point; to aim. Man but a rush against Othello's breast, And he retires. [Not used.]
Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary ↗ · public-domain · returned verbatim, no AI