1
archaic
: the dwelling of a householder
2
: the residence of a minister
especially
: the house of a Presbyterian minister
3
: a large imposing residence
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the ivy-covered manse is one of the town's oldest and most prominent landmarks
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Other amenities in Ye’s manse include a resort-style waterfall pool, along with another pool for swimming laps, a pool house, and a luxe gazebo.
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India Roby, Architectural Digest, 29 Oct. 2024
Nearly all of the new footage shows her padding around her Vegas manse or goofing around with her kids or doing sports-medicine sessions.
—Madeline Leung Coleman, Vulture, 26 June 2024
The manse was also reportedly a social hub for advisers to President Ronald Reagan.
—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2024
However, unlike the late King of Rock and Roll’s home, the LA manse is actually for sale, and untangling the ownership mess will likely take much longer than a few business days, halting any potential legitimate ownership transfer.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2024
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India Roby, Architectural Digest, 29 Oct. 2024
Nearly all of the new footage shows her padding around her Vegas manse or goofing around with her kids or doing sports-medicine sessions.
—Madeline Leung Coleman, Vulture, 26 June 2024
The manse was also reportedly a social hub for advisers to President Ronald Reagan.
—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2024
However, unlike the late King of Rock and Roll’s home, the LA manse is actually for sale, and untangling the ownership mess will likely take much longer than a few business days, halting any potential legitimate ownership transfer.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Manse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manse. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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