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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A shapeshifter, generally non-human (especially a wolf), who can assume the form of a man.

   "“He's a wereman, my dear George; a wolf that becomes a man during the day.”"

Example

More examples

"“He's a wereman, my dear George; a wolf that becomes a man during the day.”"

Etymology

From were- + man.

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