n.1 (also manor-house) a a large country house with lands. b the house of the lord of the manor.
2 Brit. a a unit of land consisting of a lord's demesne and lands rented to tenants etc. b hist. a feudal lordship over lands.
3 Brit. colloq. the district covered by a police station.
Derivatives:
manorial adj.
Etymology: ME f. AF maner, OF maneir, f. L manere remain