manse Synonyms & Antonyms
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Manse as a Verb
To excommunicate; curse.
Manse as a Noun
A house inhabited by the minister of a parish.
A family dwelling, an owner-occupied house.
A large house, a mansion.
Word Forms & Grammar
manse (third-person singular simple present manses, present participle mansing, simple past and past participle mansed)
manse (plural manses)
Words That Rhyme With Manse
Origin of Manse
Origin 1: From Middle English mansien, apheretic variant of amansien, from Old English āmǣnsumian (“to excommunicate”). More at amanse.
Origin 2: From Medieval Latin mānsus (“dwelling”), from Latin manēre (“to remain”), whence also manor, mansion. Doublet of mas.
Manse in Brief
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /mæns/ |
| Meaning | To excommunicate; curse |
| Plural | manses |
| Verb forms | manses, mansing, mansed |
Questions People Ask About Manse
Is manse a verb or a noun?
Manse is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is the plural of manse?
The plural of manse is manses.
What is the past tense of manse?
The past tense of manse is mansed. The present participle is mansing.