Manse (Noun)
Meaning 1
A large and imposing house.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
The residence of a clergyman (especially a Presbyterian clergyman).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The Presbyterian minister and his family lived in the spacious manse on the outskirts of town.
- The manse was a beautiful old house with a large garden, perfect for raising a family.
- After years of service, the elderly pastor was given permission to continue living in the manse after his retirement.
- The church community came together to repair the roof of the manse, which had been damaged in a recent storm.
- As a child, the novelist would often visit her minister father in the manse, where she would play in the large rooms and dream up stories.