A diligent and industrious person.

A male child of the manse, the son of a religious minister or a diligent male person.

plural of son of the manse

(idiomatic) An ordinary member of the general public, especially one who lacks special expertise.

(Ireland, idiomatic, said of a woman) fat, chubby, particularly with fat legs.

(idiomatic) To be absolutely certain, to have no doubts. / To make a substantial wager or risk.

(idiomatic) To make an injury, physical or emotional, feel worse.

Informed, aware.

(figuratively, with "of") To take on a specific role or position, along with any associated responsibilities.

(idiomatic) To blame a problem on whoever reported it; to hold somebody accountable for a problem because they brought attention to it.