MANSUS, Manfa, or Mansum; in ancient law-books, denotes an house, or habitation, either with or without land. See House, and Mansion. The word is formed a manendo, "abiding;" as being the place of dwelling or residence

Capital Manses, (Mansum Capitale), denotes the manor-house, or lord's court. See Manor.

Mansus Presbyteri, is a parsonage or vicarage house for the incumbent to reside in. This was originally, and still remains, an essential part of the endowment of a parish-church, together with the glebe and tithes. It is sometimes called Presbyterium. See Presbytery.