Associations to the word «Manse»

Wiktionary

MANSE, verb. (transitive) To excommunicate; curse.
MANSE, noun. A house inhabited by the minister of a parish.
MANSE, noun. (archaic) A family dwelling, an owner-occupied house.
MANSE, noun. A large house, a mansion.

Dictionary definition

MANSE, noun. A large and imposing house.
MANSE, noun. The residence of a clergyman (especially a Presbyterian clergyman).

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley