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Nameless odd characteristic of men (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

maleness

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'characteristic of men' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both human attributes as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'nameless odd' is the wordplay.
'odd' indicates anagramming the letters.
'nameless' anagrammed gives 'MALENESS'.

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