Mirror vs Manor - What's the difference?
mirror | manor |
A smooth surface, usually made of glass with reflective material painted on the underside, that reflects light so as to give an image of what is in front of it.
(figuratively) an object, person, or event that reflects or gives a picture of another.
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(computing) An exact copy of a data set, especially a website.
A mirror carp.
Of an event, activity, behaviour, etc, to be identical to, to be a copy of.
(computing) To create something identical to (a web site, etc.).
To reflect.
A landed estate.
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The main house of such an estate or a similar residence; a mansion.
A district over which a feudal lord could exercise certain rights and privileges in medieval western Europe.
The lord's residence and seat of control in such a district.
(rft-sense) (UK, slang) Any home area or territory in which authority is exercised, often in a police or criminal context.http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1559330/Terror-raids-on-homes-of-uranium-ex-employee.htmlhttp://www.londonslang.com/db/m/
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(London, slang) One's neighbourhood.
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As nouns the difference between mirror and manor
is that mirror is a smooth surface, usually made of glass with reflective material painted on the underside, that reflects light so as to give an image of what is in front of it while manor is a landed estate.As a verb mirror
is of an event, activity, behaviour, etc, to be identical to, to be a copy of.mirror
English
(wikipedia mirror)Alternative forms
* mirrour (obsolete)Noun
(en noun)- I had a look in the mirror to see if the blood had come off my face.
- We could see the lorry in the mirror , so decided to change lanes.
- His story is a mirror into the life of orphans growing up.
- O goddess, heavenly bright, / Mirror of grace and majesty divine.
- Although the content had been deleted from his blog, it was still found on some mirrors .
Synonyms
* (reflecting surface) glass (old-fashioned), looking glass (old-fashioned)Derived terms
* do with mirrors * half-silvered mirror * magic mirror * mirror image * one-way mirror * rear-view mirror * two-way mirrorVerb
(en verb)- He tried to mirror Elvis's life. He copied his fashion and his mannerisms, and even went to live in (Graceland).
See also
* cheval glass * looking glassmanor
English
Alternative forms
* manour (obsolete)Noun
(en noun)- Dixon, who was finally promoted to sergeant in 1964, policed his 'Dock Green' manor until May 1976 and 'Evening, all' had become a national catchphrase.
Beckham kicks off last minute Olympics campaigning", The Guardian
- Beckham was asked what it would mean for the Olympics to be held in his old neighbourhood.
- "You mean my manor ?" Beckham replied, in fluent East End argot. "I'm obviously from the East End, so it would be incredible for me if it was held there. It could go down as one of the best games in history."
My East End '''manoris now as smart as Notting Hill", ''The Evening Standard
Golden balls: West Ham United's co-owner reveals his cunning plan for the Olympic stadium", The Independent
- And, Gold adds, he can understand that West Ham's famously dedicated supporters, Londoners though they themselves mainly are, may mistrust businessmen "coming into the club and talking about loyalty. But this is my manor . I worked on Stratford Market, where the Olympic Stadium sits now. I remember the bomb falling on West Ham football ground and thinking: my God, they're coming after me. West Ham is my passion."