Main Entry: man·sion

Pronunciation: \ˈman(t)-shən\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin mansion-, mansio, from manēre to remain, dwell; akin to Greek menein to remain

Date: 14th century

1 a obsolete : the act of remaining or dwelling : stay b archaic : dwelling, abode
2 a (1) : manor house (2) : a large imposing residence b : a separate apartment or lodging in a large structure
3 a : house 3b b : one of the 28 parts into which the moon's monthly course through the heavens is divided