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
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Examples of manse in a Sentence
the ivy-covered manse is one of the town's oldest and most prominent landmarks
Origin and Etymology 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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: the house of a minister
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: a large and impressive house
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