masculine

Definition

Of or pertaining to the male gender.

Etymology

From Middle English masculyne, masculyn, from Old French masculin, from Latin masculīnus, diminutive of masculus (“male, manly”), itself a diminutive of mās (“male”). Displaced native Old English werlīċ (literally “manly”).

Example Sentences

• "“John”, “Paul”, and “Jake” are masculine names."
• "That lady, after her husband's death, held the reins with a masculine energy."
• "[…] a masculine church."