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12,058 words match “MAN”

MANOSCOPY n.
The science of the determination of the density of vapors and gases.
MANOVERY n.
A contrivance or maneuvering to catch game illegally.
MANQUELLER n.
A killer of men; a manslayer. [Obs.] Carew.
MANRED; MANRENT n.
Homage or service rendered to a superior, as to a lord; vassalage. [Obs. or Scots Law] Jamieson.
MANROPE n.
One of the side ropes to the gangway of a ship. Totten.
MANSARD ROOF n.
A hipped curb roof; that is, a roof having on all sides two slopes, the lower one being steeper than the upper one.
MANSE n. 2 definitions
The parsonage; a clergyman's house. [Scot.] Capital manse, the manor house, or lord's court.
MANSERVANT n.
A male servant.
MANSION n. 5 definitions
, -- whether a part or whole of a house or other shelter. [Obs.] In my Father's house are many mansions. John xiv. 2. These poets near our princes sleep, And in one grave their mansions keep. Den
MANSIONARY a.
Resident; residentiary; as, mansionary canons.
MANSIONRY n.
The state of dwelling or residing; occupancy as a dwelling place. [Obs.] Shak.
MANSLAUGHTER n. 2 definitions
The slaying of a human being; destruction of men. Milton.
MANSLAYER n.
One who kills a human being; one who commits manslaughter.
MANSTEALER n.
A person who steals or kidnaps a human being or beings.
MANSTEALING n.
The act or business of stealing or kidnaping human beings, especially with a view to e
MANSUETE a.
Tame; gentle; kind. [Obs.] Ray.
MANSUETUDE n.
Tameness; gentleness; mildness. [Archaic]
MANSWEAR v.
To swear falsely. Same as Mainswear.
MANTA n.
See Coleoptera and Sea devil.
MANTCHOO a.
Same as Manchu.
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