manse

UK
/mɑːns/
US
/mæns/

Translations

mansenoun
manses
pl
UK
/mɑːns/
US
/mæns/
дом священника
The old manse was surrounded by beautiful gardens.
Старый дом священника был окружен красивыми садами.
The family lived in a large manse on the outskirts of the town.
Семья жила в большой усадьбе на окраине города.
Additional translations
manseadjective
UK
/mɑːns/
US
/mæns/
Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to or characteristic of a manse.

Definitions

mansenoun
A large and imposing residence, especially one that is the official residence of a clergyman.
The new minister moved into the manse located next to the church.
A house provided for a minister of certain Christian churches, especially in Scotland.
The congregation gathered at the manse for the annual church meeting.
manseadjective
Relating to, characteristic of, or situated in a manse (the residence of a minister).
The manse kitchen was always filled with the smell of baking bread.