mense

noun
  1. In Scottish and Northern English dialects, 'mense' refers to good manners, decorum, or propriety. It can also imply honor or dignity. noun
    He showed great mense by helping the elderly woman cross the street.
    Her mense was evident in the way she conducted herself at the formal dinner.
  2. In some dialects, 'mense' can also mean to grace or to honor, often used in a more archaic or poetic sense. verb
    The presence of the queen mensed the occasion.
    He mensed the gathering with his eloquent speech.

translations

🇺🇸 English → mense contextInformal