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manor

/ˈmæn.ə/

/ˈmæn.ɚ/

Translations

manornoun

manors

/ˈmæn.ə/

/ˈmæn.ɚ/

manoir

The old manor was surrounded by acres of lush gardens and ancient trees.

Le vieux manoir était entouré d’hectares de jardins luxuriants et de vieux arbres.

seigneurieTerme historique et juridique, surtout dans le contexte de l’Angleterre médiévale.

The villagers were required to pay taxes to the lord of the manor.

Les villageois devaient payer des taxes au seigneur de la seigneurie.

Additional translations

domaineFamilier, surtout britannique, au sens de « domaine de compétence » ou « terrain ».

Synonyms

manoradjective

/ˈmæn.ə/

/ˈmæn.ɚ/

Used attributively to modify another noun, e.g., 'manor house'.

seigneurial

The manor chapel dates back to the 15th century.

La chapelle seigneuriale remonte au XVe siècle.

Synonyms

Definitions

manornoun

A large country house with lands; the principal house of a landed estate.

The old manor was surrounded by acres of lush gardens and ancient trees.

The district over which a lord had dominion and could exercise certain rights and privileges, especially in medieval England.

The villagers were required to pay taxes to the lord of the manor.

Informal, chiefly British: an area regarded as under one's own control or expertise; territory.

Tech isn't really my manor, but I'll see if I can help.

manoradjective

Relating to or characteristic of a manor (used before another noun).

The manor chapel dates back to the 15th century.