Mense

Mense

MENS mɛns
Noun

Manners or common sense.

Example Sentences

"Have some mense!"
"No mense."

Etymology & History

Geordie term for propriety. From Old Norse mennska (humanity).

Word Details

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Region
Newcastle/Tyneside
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Era
Medieval
Language
none
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Formality
neutral

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