manor

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manor

The old manor stood on a hill overlooking the village.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A large country house with lands: A manor is a large house in the country, often historically the main house on a landed estate.
    • A landed estate of a lord: Historically, a manor was the district or estate over which a lord had domain, including the land, the village, and the lord's own residence.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The old manor has been converted into a luxury hotel.
    • In medieval times, the lord of the manor held court to settle local disputes.
Advanced Usage
  • "Manor house": The main house on a manor estate.
    • The tour focused on the history of the 16th-century manor house.
  • "Lord of the manor": The person who owned or had authority over a manor.
    • The title of lord of the manor is still recognized in some areas.
Variants and Related Words
  • Manorial (adj): Relating to a manor or its system of landholding.
    • The manorial records provide details of medieval life.
  • Manorially (adv): In a manner relating to a manor.
Synonyms
  • Estate: A large area of land owned by one person or organization.
  • Mansion: A large, impressive house.
  • Hall: A large country house, often the principal house of a landed estate.
Related Phrases
  • To be (one's) manor (British slang, informal): To be one's area of operation, expertise, or home territory.
    • You handle the negotiations; that's your manor.
Related Idioms
  • (As) large as a manor: An informal expression to describe something very large.
    • Their new house isn't just big; it's as large as a manor!
manor

The old manor stood on a hill overlooking the village.

Noun
  1. the landed estate of a lord (including the house on it)
  2. the mansion of a lord or wealthy person

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