manor

Meanings

• noun

  A large country house, especially one formerly belonging to a noble family.

• noun

  An estate including lands and buildings.

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈmænə/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with manor
chore , lore , more , ore

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Variants

List of all variants of manor that leads to same result
manor , manorial , manors , to the manor born , manor house , manor houses

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Etymology

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Originally a fortified manor-house, later any large and imposing country residence.

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Trivia

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1. Manors were often fortified to protect the noble family and their wealth from invaders.

2. The Great Hall was the central gathering place in a manor, where the family would entertain guests and hold feasts.

3. Manors were self-sufficient, with their own farms, livestock, and even mills.

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Related Concepts

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1. Castle: A large fortified building, often with a keep, surrounded by walls and a moat. Manors were often fortified and had elements of castle architecture.

2. Estate: A large tract of land owned by a single person or organization. Manors were typically large estates belonging to noble families.

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Culture

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In English literature, manors have been used to represent the social hierarchy, power, and status of the nobility. Manors have also been depicted in various forms of art, such as paintings and sculptures, and have inspired architectural designs.

How to Memorize "manor"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a grand, old stone building surrounded by sprawling gardens and rolling hills. Visualize the crest of a noble family adorning the gatehouse.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'manor' with 'nobility' and 'grandeur'. Remember that it was once the residence of a noble family.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence: 'Manors are massive, noble abodes.'

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