maniple
/ˈmænɪp(ə)l/ · noun
Meaning
- A division of the Roman army numbering 120 (or sometimes 60) soldiers exclusive of officers; (generally) any small body of soldiers.
- 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.
- A hand; a fist.
- A handful.
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