maniple
maniple definition
mani·ple (man′ə pəl)
noun
- a subdivision of the ancient Roman legion; one third of a cohort, consisting of either 60 or 120 men
Etymology: ME manaple < MFr < ML(Ec) manipulus < L
a small cloth band formerly worn hanging from the left forearm by the celebrant of a Mass
Etymology: L manipulus, orig., a handful, bundle < manus, a hand (see manual) + base of plere, to fill: from use of bundles of hay as standards of the maniples
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