Meaning
MAN-MIDWIFE, n. A man who practices obstetrics.
MAN, v.t. 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,\par and he retires. [Not used.]
