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noun
Property, owndom; possessions.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
Decency; propriety; civility.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK, countable, dialectal, uncountable
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noun
A large amount.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK, countable, dialectal, uncountable
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verb
To adorn, bring honour to; grace.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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History
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.
