Definition of "manse" []

• A cleric's house and land, especially the residence of a Presbyterian minister. (noun)
• A large stately residence. (noun)
• Archaic The dwellings belonging to a householder. (noun)

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• "I figure Bristol hangs at the Palin manse, watches tv (Family Guy), plays on the computer and texts her friends on her iPhone."
• "Unfortunately this son of a manse is none too clever at holding his drink and gets completely bladdered on a few babychams, plus mind eraser and horse's neck cocktails."
• "His cover as Godly son of the manse is blown to smithereens."