mense /mɛns/noun 3verb 1forms 3 noun3 •(dialect, UK) Decency; propriety; civility.... But never a soul had the mense to come near them,[…] — 1812 •Property, owndom; possessions. •(dialect, UK) A large amount.There is not a mense of snow in "smoky Leeds," — 1841 verb1 •To adorn, bring honour to; grace. formsmensed · mensing · menses
