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

Capital MANSE. (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 tythes. It is sometimes called Presbyterium. See PRESBYTERY.