manse

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a large and imposing house
  2. noun the residence of a clergyman (especially a Presbyterian clergyman)

Etymology

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

In classic literature

Synonyms

mansion, mansion house, hall, residence

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