My New Favorite word: Unmanning
I have a new favorite word. Unmanning.
Never heard it before? Well, it does not mean “one who is unlike Peyton, Eli or Cooper Manning.” (I had to put Cooper in there. Not that he seems to mind not playing in the NFL. )
I discovered it in George R.R. Martin’s book A Game of Thrones, which I’ve only just started reading. (Been busy. With the KIDS. Cut me some slack.)
According to The Free Dictionary, unmanning means “To cause to give up manly courage or spirit,” or “To take away virility from; emasculate.” I prefer the first definition, despite the sexism inherent in the phrase “manly courage”. Then again, “manly courage” does not preclude “womanly courage”, nor does it define courage as being a purely masculine trait.
So I take back my caveats. Look for the use of the word unmanning as often as possible here on DaddyTips.com.
A Game of Thrones – A Song of Ice and Fire – Book One image via Amazon
2 Responses
to “My New Favorite word: Unmanning”
1 Trackback(s)
> - May 30, 2012: Game of Thrones Marathon on HBO Zone - DaddyTips.com
Also works perfectly whilst referring to divorce, at least in my case. Or would that be “de-manning”? Tough to say.