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manor

[ˈmænər]

manor Definition

  • 1a large country house with land belonging to it, especially in the past
  • 2a unit of land, usually a feudal estate, consisting of a lord's lands and the lands rented to tenants

Using manor: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "manor" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The manor was built in the 18th century.

  • Example

    The lord of the manor had many tenants.

  • Example

    The manor house was surrounded by beautiful gardens.

  • Example

    The manor was passed down through generations of the family.

manor Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with manor

  • the owner of a large estate or land

    Example

    The lord of the manor was responsible for the well-being of his tenants.

  • manor-born

    belonging to a family that has lived on a manor for generations

    Example

    She was manor-born and had never lived anywhere else.

  • a large country house with land belonging to it

    Example

    The manor house was built in the 16th century.

Origins of manor

from Old French 'manoir', from Latin 'manere', meaning 'to remain'

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Summary: manor in Brief

A 'manor' [ˈmænər] is a large country house with land, often belonging to a lord, and can also refer to a unit of land consisting of a lord's lands and those rented to tenants. It is associated with phrases like 'lord of the manor' and 'manor house,' and is often used in formal contexts such as legal documents and historical accounts.