manse
manse
noun \ˈman(t)s\Definition of MANSE
1
archaic : the dwelling of a householder
2
: the residence of a minister; especially : the house of a Presbyterian minister
3
: a large imposing residence
Examples of MANSE
- <the ivy-covered manse is one of the town's oldest and most prominent landmarks>
Origin of MANSE
Middle English manss, from Medieval Latin mansa, mansus, mansum, from Latin mansus lodging, from manēre
First Known Use: 15th century
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