Definition of Mancation

by Zachary on March 27th, 2008

man·ca·tion (măn-kã′shen) n. 1. a coming together of men to celebrate all things man. 2. an annual activity comprised of great friends that is limited to men and can include some or all of the following: climbing trees, getting lost, picking on the weak ones, excessive drinking, and discussions of the finer things in life. 3. an opportunity for men to relive their college days. This event usually ends in some sort of prison term or injury. v. mancationed, -tioning, -tions [Middle English mancacioun, from Old French mancation, from Latin manvacatio, freedom, release from occupation, from manvacare, to be empty, to be free. See mancate.]

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Zach is a long time ECHO guide and currently the general manager. He enjoys all things having to do with wild rivers and whitewater boats.

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