Mansard-roof, man′sard-rōōf, n. a form of roof having a break in the slope, the lower part being steeper than the upper, so called from the architect, François Mansart (1598-1666).
Manse, mans, n. the residence of a clergyman, esp. of Presbyterians in Scotland. [O. Fr.,—Low L. mansa, a farm—manēre, mansus, to remain.]
Mansion, man′shun, n. a house, esp. one of some size: a manor-house: the dwelling of a nobleman or a landholder: (B.) a resting-place.—ns. Man′sion-house, a mansion: the official residence of the Lord Mayor of London; Man′sionry (Shak.), a mansion, place of residence. [O. Fr.,—L. mansion-em—manēre, mansus, to remain.]
Mansuetude, man′swe-tūd, n. gentleness: tameness: mildness.—adj. Man′suete (rare), mild. [Fr.,—L. mansuetudo, mildness.]
Mansworn, man′sworn, p.adj. (obs.) perjured. [A.S. manswérian, to swear falsely.]
Mantel, man′tl, n. the ornamental shelf over a fireplace.—Also Man′tel-piece, Man′tel-shelf.
Mantic, man′tik, adj. relating to divination: prophetic. [Gr. mantikos—mantis, a prophet.]
Manticore, man′ti-kōr, n. a fabulous beast of prey with a human head. [Fr.,—L.,—Gr. mantichōras.]
Mantilla, man-til′a, n. a small mantle: a kind of veil covering the head and falling down upon the shoulders. [Sp.; cf. mantle.]
Mantis, man′tis, n. a genus of orthopterous insects somewhat like locusts, carrying their large spinous forelegs in the attitude of prayer. [Gr. mantis.]