Manse
(noun)
- A large and comfortable house, especially one occupied by a minister or a priest.
- A substantial and imposing residence, often associated with a high social status.
Origin:
The word manse comes from the scottish word "maens" meaning a large and comfortable house.
Examples:
- The minister lived in a spacious manse on the outskirts of town.
- The manse had been passed down from generation to generation within the family.
- The manse was surrounded by a large garden filled with flowering shrubs and trees.
- The manse was a popular venue for weddings and other events in the community.
- The manse was the largest and most imposing house in the neighborhood.