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Word: Maniple
Speech Type: Noun
late Middle English (in maniple (sense 2)): from Old French maniple, from Latin manipulus ‘handful, troop’, from manus ‘hand’ + the base of plere ‘fill’
ˈmanɪpl
a subdivision of a Roman legion, containing either 120 or 60 men.
Short Definition:subdivision of Roman legion, containing either 120 or 60 men
(in the Christian church) a vestment formerly worn by a priest celebrating the Eucharist, consisting of a strip hanging from the left arm.
Short Definition:(in Christian church) vestment formerly worn by priest celebrating Eucharist
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