manse

[ mans ]

noun

1. the house and land occupied by a minister or parson.
2. the dwelling of a landholder; mansion.

manse

/ mæns /

noun

1. (in certain religious denominations) the house provided for a minister

Word History and Origins

Origin of manse¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of manse¹

C15: from Medieval Latin mansus dwelling, from the past participle of Latin manēre to stay

Example Sentences

Creepy, kooky, mysterious, spooky, altogether ooky, they’re a peerlessly happy, hospitable family, ever welcoming to the straight-world figures who stumble into their eccentric manse.

From Los Angeles Times

Actor Jon Voight was among the attendees at one held at a bayfront manse on gated Harbor Island in Newport Beach.

From Los Angeles Times

In a 2004 episode of “Cribs,” Snoop Dogg opens the door to his manse, revealing a parlor with granny furniture and a gigantic urn; the room could fit into the home of Debbie Gibson, profiled on “Lifestyles” in 1993.

From New York Times

Dating from the mid-19th Century, The Old Manse is a beautiful, sandstone period property which is home to Kelly, Michel and their three children.

From BBC

Where were you staying, Seal, while Trevor was at Clooney’s future manse?

From Los Angeles Times