English Explanatory Dictionary

child of the manse

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A diligent and industrious person.

Word forms

child of the manse children of the manse

Etymology

A figurative use of the literal sense of “one born in a manse (a dwelling for a minister of certain Christian churches)”, attributed to be hard-working and disciplined due to life-long indoctrination with the Protestant work ethic.

Related words

daughter of the manse son of the manse PK
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