Legal Definitions - manser

Manser

In the past, a person who was born out of wedlock was called a manser. This term comes from Law Latin and is no longer commonly used.

• John's parents were not married when he was born, so he was considered a manser.
• During the Middle Ages, being a manser was seen as a shameful thing.

These examples show that a manser is a person who was born to unmarried parents. In the past, this was considered a disgraceful thing and could lead to discrimination and mistreatment.