ˈman(t)s, -aa(ə)n- noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English manss, from Medieval Latin mansa, mansus, mansum, from feminine, masculine & neuter respectively of Latin mansus, past participle of manēre to remain, dwell — more at mansion
1. archaic : the dwelling of a householder : the house of the holder of a homestead
2. : the residence of a clergyman ; especially : the house assigned to or occupied by a Presbyterian clergyman
3. : a hide of land