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Definition of mantuary

mantuary

noun

  • an area of a (usually shared) residence where a male can enjoy his hobbies independent of normal house rules (usually of orderliness or cleanliness.) From "man" + "sanctuary".
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

    Citation from "Why he needs a room of his own", CNN.com, Michelle Goodman censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.

    Last edited on Nov 18 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Mar 29 2010.

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