manor
/ˈmænə(ɹ)/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: manors
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A landed estate.
Noun
Examples
[T]he owners of Doddington Hall, in Lincolnshire, have brought the folly into the 21st century, by building a 30ft pyramid in the grounds of the Elizabethan manor.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The main house of such an estate or a similar residence; a mansion.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “manor” mean?
A landed estate.
Is “manor” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.