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Meaning of maniple

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

maniple

Pronunciation:/ˈmænɪp(ə)l//ˈmænəpəl/

noun

Definitions

  1. A division of the Roman army numbering 120 (or sometimes 60) soldiers exclusive of officers; (generally) any small body of soldiers.

  2. In Western Christianity, an ornamental band or scarf worn upon the left arm as a part of the vestments of a priest in the Roman Catholic Church, and sometimes the Church of England.

    Synonyms:fanon

  3. A hand; a fist.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/maniple

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