man of parts

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A man who is talented in multiple areas of life.

Pronunciation

En-au-man of parts.ogg

Word forms

man of parts men of parts

Etymology

The phrase saw much use in the 17th and 18th centuries in Europe, especially in England.

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