manse (redirected from manses)

manse  (mns)

n.

1. A cleric's house and land, especially the residence of a Presbyterian minister.

2. A large stately residence.

3. Archaic The dwellings belonging to a householder.

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[Middle English manss, a manor house, from Medieval Latin mnsa, a dwelling, from Latin, feminine past participle of manre, to dwell, remain; see men-³ in Indo-European roots.]

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manse

Noun

the house provided for a minister of some Christian denominations [Medieval Latin mansus dwelling]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	manse - a large and imposing house           mansion house, mansion, residence, hall house - a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families; "he has a house on Cape Cod"; "she felt she had to get out of the house" manor, manor house - the mansion of a lord or wealthy person manor hall, hall - the large room of a manor or castle castle, palace - a large and stately mansion stately home - a mansion that is (or formerly was) occupied by an aristocratic family
	2.	manse - the residence of a clergyman (especially a Presbyterian clergyman) residence - the official house or establishment of an important person (as a sovereign or president); "he refused to live in the governor's residence"