Any large and splendid residence or official building; a stately mansion.

A house, a home; a stately building, a mansion. Now only as a poetical or dignified appellation.

A dwelling, a house, esp. an impressive, official, or superior one; a mansion. Cf. private residence n. at private, adj.1 adv.n. compounds 2.

The largest or principal house in a group of buildings; the principal house of a district, usually that of a landed proprietor. Also: the…

The house of the lord of a manor, the chief residence of a landed proprietor. Also (in later use chiefly U.S.): a large house whose impressive…

A palatial mansion, esp. in Italy; (in extended use) any large and imposing building or residence.

A castle; a large mansion or country house (cf. castle, n. 3): used only in reference to France and other parts of the Continent. (Formerly in more…

Originally: the chief residence of a lord, the capital messuage of a manor, a manor house. Later: any large or stately residence; (U.S.) the…

In Spain and Spanish-speaking countries: a palace; the country seat of a count, duke, etc.; an important official building; spec. (frequently in form…

Chiefly in northern India and Pakistan: a large house or mansion with one or more inner courtyards.

A house of a member of a ruling or noble caste; a palace.