Correct spelling for the English word "maner" is [mˈe͡ɪnə], [mˈeɪnə], [m_ˈeɪ_n_ə] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
The word maner originated from the Old French term maniere, which derived from the Latin word manus meaning hand. In the Middle Ages, maner referred to the way in which something was done or accomplished, specifically emphasizing the physical actions or manual skills involved. Over time, the meaning of maner broadened to encompass a person's behavior or conduct, ultimately evolving into the modern English term manner.