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maniple

Pronunciation: /ˈmanɪp(ə)l/

Definition of maniple

noun

1a subdivision of a Roman legion, containing either 120 or 60 men.

2(in the Christian church) a vestment formerly worn by a priest celebrating the Eucharist, consisting of a strip hanging from the left arm.

Derivatives

manipular: maniple (sense 1).

Origin:

late Middle English (in maniple (sense 2)): from Old French maniple, from Latin manipulus 'handful, troop', from manus 'hand' + the base of plere 'fill'