sonofthemanse (pluralsons of the manse)

1. Amalechild of the manse, the son of a Christian minister or a diligent male person. Most often used in Scotland of the sons of Presbyterian clergy.
   • 1962 October 8,The Glasgow Herald:

     Dr McIntyre . . . is ason of the manse, always a good step on the high road to fortune in Scotland.

   • 2007 June 9, “The making ofGordon Brown”, inThe Telegraph:

     The next prime minister is always referred to as ason of the manse, but what was his Scottish upbringing really like?

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