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a
: a unit of English rural territorial organization
especially
: such a unit in the Middle Ages consisting of an estate under a lord enjoying a variety of rights over land and tenants including the right to hold court
b
: a tract of land in North America occupied by tenants who pay a fixed rent in money or kind to the proprietor
Phrases
to the manor born
: born into circumstances of wealth and privilege
was to the manor born but as a politician he acquired some proletarian touches—
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the old family manor has 117 rooms
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Where to stay: Head to Troutbeck for a stay in a dreamy historic manor with rich interior design.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2024
Set in 1858, the film will follow a young, eccentric governess named Winifred Notty (Qualley) who arrives at the remote gothic manor known as Ensor House.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2024
Studio 131, has hosted it the past few years, and this year’s event featured a Trunk or Treat, vendor market, and a haunted manor at its event venue space on Oct. 13.
—Chantelle Lee, TIME, 29 Oct. 2024
Following years of neglect, the English manor notched another claim to fame when it was snapped up in 1960 by legendary British actor Dirk Bogarde, best known for his starring roles in Doctor in the House (1954), The Servant (1963), and The Night Porter (1974).
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2024
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Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2024
Set in 1858, the film will follow a young, eccentric governess named Winifred Notty (Qualley) who arrives at the remote gothic manor known as Ensor House.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2024
Studio 131, has hosted it the past few years, and this year’s event featured a Trunk or Treat, vendor market, and a haunted manor at its event venue space on Oct. 13.
—Chantelle Lee, TIME, 29 Oct. 2024
Following years of neglect, the English manor notched another claim to fame when it was snapped up in 1960 by legendary British actor Dirk Bogarde, best known for his starring roles in Doctor in the House (1954), The Servant (1963), and The Night Porter (1974).
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2024
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“Manor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manor. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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