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manurance

noun
ma·​nur·​ance | \ -rən(t)s\
plural -s

Definition of manurance

1a obsolete : the tenure, occupation, or control of land
b archaic : the cultivation of land
2 obsolete : the cultivation or training of the mind

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History and Etymology for manurance

Middle English manouraunce, from manouren + -aunce -ance

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