1
archaic
: the dwelling of a householder
2
: the residence of a minister
especially
: the house of a Presbyterian minister
3
: a large imposing residence
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Examples of manse in a Sentence
the ivy-covered manse is one of the town's oldest and most prominent landmarks
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The world that Arthur and his pals inhabit is often gray and crumbling; the manse of Arthur’s patron, an imposing dowager named Flora (Isabella Rossellini), is a once-beautiful edifice that has deteriorated into a series of empty rooms.
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2024
Located on Shelter Island, an 8,000-acre island 90 minutes outside of New York City, a waterfront manse straight out of Miami Vice has hit the market for just under $10 million with Seth Madore of Corcoran.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2024
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2024
Located on Shelter Island, an 8,000-acre island 90 minutes outside of New York City, a waterfront manse straight out of Miami Vice has hit the market for just under $10 million with Seth Madore of Corcoran.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2024
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“Manse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manse. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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