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manse Definition

manse (mans)

noun

  1. the residence of a minister, esp. a Presbyterian minister; parsonage
  2. Archaic a large, imposing house; mansion

Etymology: LME manss < ML mansus (or mansum, mansa), a dwelling < pp. of L manere, to remain, dwell: see manor

manse Synonyms

manse

n.

rectory, vicarage, minister's residence; see parsonage.

manse Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • build: Later they built a handsome Manse for their Minister, which is now called ' Ardmore ' .
  • have: Exceptionally some Districts have a manse and substantial reserve funds and investments.
  • occupy: In 1611 the vicarage tithes were still held, and the pre-Reformation manse occupied by the minister, but there was no glebe.
  • change: Is the pastorate willing to consider changing the manse if asked?
  • visit: Alter the change had come, John, on visiting the manse, often found Chalmers poring over the Bible.
  • own: Wilma owns the old manse in Tomintoul, and she would like to restore the garden to its former state.

Adjective modifier

  • former: Family home in a former manse over 150 years old with an ancient standing stone in the garden.
  • old: There is an old manse, with a glebe worth £ 37.
  • new: In 1896 a new Manse was built in Mill Street.
  • Victorian: We're in one, a handsome Victorian manse where we are in comfortable rooms.
  • nearby: Bugbrooke Chapel ( originally a Baptist Chapel ) and its nearby manse.
  • large: For me, living in community rather than alone in a large manse has not proved difficult.

Modifies a noun

  • accommodation: Standards for manse accommodation and building inspections and surveys are currently being considered in this context.
  • garden: At Slams, in the manse garden, is St Ternan's Well.
  • door: When Captain Innes dismounted in Reay he was met at the manse door by the Rev John Munro, who led the way inside.
  • Media: Manse Media is produced on the project's premises at the university.

Noun used with modifier

  • church: Former church manse, now a delightful country house hotel.

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