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Meaning of son of the manse | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

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.

See also

son of the morning Son of the Morning Star son of the soil Sơn Tây Sơn Vi son-in-law