Mense
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /mɛns/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mense is a noun meaning Property, owndom; possessions.
Meaning
Property, owndom; possessions.
More Meanings
- (UK, dialect) Decency; propriety; civility.
- (UK, dialect) A large amount.
- To adorn, bring honour to; grace.
Example Sentences
He has a mense o' pure nonsense,
There is not a mense of snow in "smoky Leeds,"
Little mense to the cheeks to bite aff the nose[…]
... But never a soul had the mense to come near them,[…]
Word Forms
- menses
- mensing
- mensed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include menstruation, catamenia, flow, period, rules, periods.
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