noun
- plural of manor; large country houses with lands; the lands belonging to a lord under the feudal system
Examples
- The wealthy family owned several manors throughout the countryside.
- Medieval manors were self-sufficient agricultural communities.
- The old English manors featured grand halls and extensive gardens.
- Many historic manors have been converted into hotels or museums.
- The lord of the manor collected taxes from peasants living on his manors.
- These Tudor manors showcase the architectural style of the period.