maniple

 
Pronunciation: /ˈmanɪp(ə)l/

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

adjective
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'