English Explanatory Dictionary

mense

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Property, owndom; possessions.
  2. Decency; propriety; civility.
  3. A large amount.
verb
  1. To adorn, bring honour to; grace.

Pronunciation

/mɛns/

Word forms

mense menses mensing mensed

Etymology

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.

Derived words

menseful menseless
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