manse
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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

  1. <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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