son of the manse
Definitions
A male child of the manse, the son of a Christian minister or a diligent male person. Most often used in Scotland of the sons of Presbyterian clergy.
Examples
“Dr McIntyre . . . is a son of the manse, always a good step on the high road to fortune in Scotland.”
“The next prime minister is always referred to as a son of the manse, but what was his Scottish upbringing really like⟳?”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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