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manse

UK/mæns/ uncommon archaic

noun

1.
2.

the residence of a clergyman (especially a Presbyterian clergyman)

Origin

From Middle English mansien, apheretic variant of amansien, from Old English āmǣnsumian (“to excommunicate”). More at amanse.

Phrases

  • child of the manse
  • daughter of the manse
  • son of the manse

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