child of the manse
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
A figurative use of the literal sense of “one born in a manse (a dwelling for a minister of certain Christian churches)”, attributed to be hard-working and disciplined due to life-long indoctrination with the Protestant work ethic.
Noun[edit]
child of the manse (plural children of the manse)
- A diligent and industrious person.