[ˈmanɪpl], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a subdivision of a Roman legion, containing either 120 or 60 men

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


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