Definition of MANSE

manse

Plural: manses

Noun

  • A house provided for a minister of a nonconformist church.
  • a large and imposing house
  • the residence of a clergyman (especially a Presbyterian clergyman)
  • A house inhabited by the minister of a parish.
  • A family dwelling, an owner-occupied house.
  • A large house, a mansion.

Verb

  • To excommunicate; curse.

Examples

  • Playing MANSE strategically could shelter his lead from any incoming attacks.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English mansien, apheretic variant of amansien, from Old English āmǣnsumian (“to excommunicate”). More at amanse.

Synonyms

hall, mansion, mansion house, residence

Scrabble Score: 7

manse: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
manse: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
manse: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 9

manse: valid Words With Friends Word