manse

Meanings

Plural: manses

Noun

a large and imposing house
the residence of a clergyman (especially a Presbyterian clergyman)
A house inhabited by the minister of a parish.
A family dwelling, an owner-occupied house.
A large house, a mansion.

Verb

To excommunicate; curse.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English mansien, apheretic variant of amansien, from Old English āmǣnsumian (“to excommunicate”). More at amanse.

Synonyms

hall, mansion, mansion house, residence

Scrabble Score: 7

manse is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
manse is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
manse is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 9

manse is a valid Words With Friends word