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man•sion

Pronunciation: (man'shun), [key]
—n.
1. a very large, impressive, or stately residence.
2. See manor house.
3. Often, mansions. Brit.a large building with many apartments; apartment house.
4. Oriental and Medieval Astron. each of 28 divisions of the ecliptic occupied by the moon on successive days.
5. Archaic.an abode or dwelling place.

Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.

Mansi

man-sized

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