the way mode or method in which something is done or happens
worked in a brisk manner
a style method of artistic execution or mode of presentation; a style
chiefly literary a kind or sort
Of that there is no manner of doubt — W S Gilbert
a characteristic or distinctive bearing or air
a gracious manner
(in pl)
social conduct or rules of conduct in accordance with as shown in the prevalent customs
polite social behaviour evaluated as to politeness; esp conduct indicating good background
has no manners
in a manner of speaking
in one sense; in a way
to the manner born
accustomed from birth or as if from birth
though I am native here and to the manner born — Shakespeare
mannerless adj
[Middle English manere via Old French from Latin manuaria, fem of manuarius of the hand, from manus hand]