manor — a large house with land; the main house of an estate
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a large house with land; the main house of an estate
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmænər/
Example Sentences
- The haunted manor was said to have 99 rooms, but nobody could find room number 13.
- She inherited the family manor along with three grumpy ghosts and a very expensive heating bill.
- The detective novel was set in a mysterious manor where the butler definitely did it.
manor
NOUN[/ˈmænər/]
a large house with land; the main house of an estate
The old manor stood proudly on the hill, surrounded by sprawling gardens.
The manor's banner waves as the planner draws!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Manor derives from Latin manere, meaning 'to remain' or 'dwell'. The term evolved through Old French manoir to describe the estate or demesne land controlled by a feudal lord in medieval Europe, originally referring to the place where the lord resided and exercised authority.
Breakdown
Latin manere (to remain, dwell) → Old French manoir (dwelling place) → Middle English manor (feudal estate).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The haunted manor was said to have 99 rooms, but nobody could find room number 13.”
“She inherited the family manor along with three grumpy ghosts and a very expensive heating bill.”
“The detective novel was set in a mysterious manor where the butler definitely did it.”
“The historic manor has been converted into a luxury hotel.”
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