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Ma*nom"e*ter (?), n. [Gr. &?; thin,
rare + -meter: cf. F. manomètre.] An
instrument for measuring the tension or elastic force of gases,
steam, etc., constructed usually on the principle of allowing the gas
to exert its elastic force in raising a column of mercury in an open
tube, or in compressing a portion of air or other gas in a closed
tube with mercury or other liquid intervening, or in bending a
metallic or other spring so as to set in motion an index; a pressure
gauge. See Pressure, and Illust. of Air
pump.

{ Man`o*met"ric (?), Man`o*met"ric*al (?), }
a. [Cf. F. manométrique.] Of or
pertaining to the manometer; made by the manometer.

Man"or (?), n. [OE. maner, OF.
maneir habitation, village, F. manoir manor, prop. the
OF. inf. maneir to stay, remain, dwell, L. manere, and
so called because it was the permanent residence of the lord and of
his tenants. See Mansion, and cf. Remain.]
1. (Eng. Law) The land belonging to a
lord or nobleman, or so much land as a lord or great personage kept
in his own hands, for the use and subsistence of his
family.


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