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mense.

Property, owndom; possessions.

5 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/mɛns/

  1. Property, owndom; possessions.

    countable · uncountable

  2. Decency; propriety; civility.

    UK · countable · dialectal · uncountable

  3. A large amount.

    UK · countable · dialectal · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From earlier mensk, from Middle English menske (“courtesy, honour”), from Old English mennisċu (“the human condition, humanity”) and/or Old Norse menska (“humanity”). More at mennish, mensch.

verb/mɛns/

  1. To adorn, bring honour to; grace.

Where this word comes from

From earlier mensk, from Middle English menske (“courtesy, honour”), from Old English mennisċu (“the human condition, humanity”) and/or Old Norse menska (“humanity”). More at mennish, mensch.

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