Definition of "menfolk" [menfolk]

• Men considered as a group. (noun-plural)
• The male members of a community or family. (noun-plural)

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• "Now fishermen -- or "menfolk" -- from Hartley Bay sped towards the ferry in small speedboats, drenched by pouring rain and chopping waves."
• "The latter owned property, were encouraged to be fit, to play sport, and were largely in charge of things as their menfolk were always absent."
• "Time to call the menfolk indoors to dish up, then the women and girls to follow soon after."