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manipular definition

ma·nipu·lar (mə nip′yo̵̅o̅ lər, -yə-)

adjective

  1. of a maniple (in the ancient Roman army)
  2. of manipulation

Etymology: L manipularis

noun

a soldier of a maniple

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