manor
UK: ˈmænə | US: ˈmænər
n. a large country house with lands
n. (historical) the district over which a lord had domain
manor = man<dwelling> + or<noun suffix>
- man (from Old French manoir, "dwelling," from Latin manere, "to remain, dwell")
- or (noun-forming suffix indicating a place or state)
Etymology Origin:
The word manor traces back to medieval feudalism, where it denoted a lord's estate and the land under his control. The Latin root manere ("to dwell") evolved into Old French manoir, reflecting the concept of a permanent residence. The suffix -or solidified its meaning as a physical or administrative domain. Over time, manor came to symbolize both the grand house and the territorial unit it governed.
The old manor stood atop a hill, surrounded by lush gardens.
In medieval England, the manor was the center of local agriculture and governance.
They converted the historic manor into a luxury hotel.
The lord collected taxes from the peasants living on his manor.
The manor’s archives contained centuries-old land deeds.