English
manor
see also: Manor
Pronunciation
  • (British) IPA: /ˈmænə/
  • (America) IPA: /ˈmænəɹ/
Noun

manor (plural manors)

  1. A landed estate.
  2. The main house of such an estate or a similar residence; a mansion.
  3. A district over which a feudal lord could exercise certain rights and privileges in medieval western Europe.
  4. The lord's residence and seat of control in such a district.
  5. (UK, slang) Any home area or territory in which authority is exercised, often in a police or criminal context.
    • 2006, Eugene McLaughlin, The New Policing, page 23
      Dixon, who was finally promoted to sergeant in 1964, policed his 'Dock Green' manor until May 1976 and 'Evening, all' had become a national catchphrase.
    • 2013, Nigel Blundell, The World's Most Evil Gangs, John Blake Publishing ISBN 9781782198031
      On his release from prison in Holland, Warren returned to his Merseyside 'manor' to resume his role as' King of Coke'.
  6. (London, slang) One's neighbourhood.
    • 2005, July 5, Mark Oliver, "Beckham kicks off last minute Olympics campaigning ↗", The Guardian
      Beckham was asked what it would mean for the Olympics to be held in his old neighbourhood.
      "You mean my manor?" Beckham replied, in fluent East End argot. "I'm obviously from the East End, so it would be incredible for me if it was held there. It could go down as one of the best games in history."
    • 2012, July 30, Shekhar Bhatia, "My East End manor is now as smart as Notting Hill ↗", The Evening Standard
    • 2012, August 19, Robert Chalmers, "Golden balls: West Ham United's co-owner reveals his cunning plan for the Olympic stadium ↗", The Independent
      And, Gold adds, he can understand that West Ham's famously dedicated supporters, Londoners though they themselves mainly are, may mistrust businessmen "coming into the club and talking about loyalty. But this is my manor. I worked on Stratford Market, where the Olympic Stadium sits now. I remember the bomb falling on West Ham football ground and thinking: my God, they're coming after me. West Ham is my passion."
Translations Translations Translations Translations
  • Portuguese: feudo
  • Russian: поме́стье
Manor
Proper noun
  1. Surname


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