English Explanatory Dictionary

to the manor born

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj

From an upper class or wealthy family.
Eggcorn of to the manner born.

Word forms

to the manor born

Etymology

Eggcorn of to the manner born.

Synonyms

born to the purple born with a silver spoon in one's mouth

Related words

lord of the manor manor house nepotism baby

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