verb
- to do honor or credit to; to befit or be suitable for
Usage: archaic; chiefly Scottish
noun
- dignity, honor, or propriety; decorum
Usage: archaic; chiefly Scottish
Examples
- It would mense him well to accept the award with grace.
- The old family maintained its mense despite hardship.
- Such behavior does not mense a gentleman.
- She carried herself with great mense and composure.
- It mensed the occasion to dress formally.