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Definition of mansfield

mansfield

/ˈmæns.fiːld/
mans · field
Plural:Mansfields
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mansfield Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A surname of English origin, notably borne by figures such as the modernist writer Katherine Mansfield and the British judge Lord Mansfield.

Example

"The literature professor assigned a collection of short stories by Mansfield for the upcoming seminar."

2

British A large market town in Nottinghamshire, England, situated in the Maun Valley and historically recognized for its coal mining and textile industries.

3

American A city in north-central Ohio, United States, serving as the county seat of Richland County and known for its industrial history.

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the town in Nottinghamshire, England, which was recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as 'Mamesfelde'. It translates to 'open land by the River Maun'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mansfield. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mansfield
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