manses

manse

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mans]
- /mæns/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mans]
- /mæns/

Definitions of manses word

noun manses the house and land occupied by a minister or parson. 1
noun manses the dwelling of a landholder; mansion. 1
noun manses Plural form of manse. 1
noun manses plural of manse. 0

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Origin of manses

First appearance:

before 1480

One of the 25% oldest English words

1480-90; earlier manss, mans < Medieval Latin mānsus a farm, dwelling, noun use of past participle of Latin manēre to dwell. See remain

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Parts of speech for Manses

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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manses popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for manses

noun manses

vicarage — the residence of a vicar.
manse — the house and land occupied by a minister or parson.
parsonage — the residence of a member of the clergy, as provided by the parish or church.
benefice — an endowed Church office yielding an income to its holder; a Church living
presbytery — a body of presbyters or elders.

All 6 Synonyms of manses