Definition of the word masculine

The word "masculine" originated from the Latin word "masculinus," meaning "male" or "of Mars," the Roman god of war. The word was adopted into Old French as "masculin" and then into Middle English as "masculyn" by the 14th century. In Middle English, the word "masculyn" was mainly used in reference to males and masculinity, but it also took on a more general meaning, including referring to things considered male, masculine, or aggressive, such as weapons and armor. Over time, the meaning of "masculine" has evolved to encompass a variety of meanings, including the traditional connotations of strength, authority, and the qualities associated with men, as well as broader cultural and social associations with masculinity as a broader identity or experience. Today, the word "masculine" is widely used to describe qualities, objects, and activities typically associated with men, including clothing, grooming habits, and experiences, as well as to describe the cultural and social constructions of masculinity in various contexts.