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manor house

American  

noun

  1. the house of the lord of a manor.

manor house British  

noun

  1. (esp formerly) the house of the lord of a manor

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Etymology

Origin of manor house

First recorded in 1565–75

Example Sentences

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A classic manor house mystery, which revived the genre when it became a hit in 2019, “Knives Out” is the ideal blend of mystery and wit, with a cast of characters to keep you company.

From Los Angeles Times

West Horsley Place is a 15th Century Grade I listed manor house in Surrey with a 400 acre estate attached.

From BBC

Home was Hovingham Hall, a grand manor house that had been in the family for centuries.

From BBC

A 14-year-old girl has been arrested after a fire engulfed an abandoned Grade I-listed manor house that had stood for hundreds of years in Liverpool.

From BBC

Firefighters are tackling a major blaze at an abandoned Grade I-listed manor house in Liverpool.

From BBC

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