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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
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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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The creative had a distinct vision for their historic Georgian manor home.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024
In a teaser trailer released by CTV on Thursday, The Traitors Canada revealed its cast of upcoming manor mates, including notable LGBTQ+ celebrities like Canada’s Drag Race star Melinda Verga, who placed fifth on the show’s much-beloved fourth season.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 6 Sep. 2024
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
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Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024
In a teaser trailer released by CTV on Thursday, The Traitors Canada revealed its cast of upcoming manor mates, including notable LGBTQ+ celebrities like Canada’s Drag Race star Melinda Verga, who placed fifth on the show’s much-beloved fourth season.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 6 Sep. 2024
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
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“Manor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manor. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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