maniple
9.9
A group of about 120 soldiers in a Roman army
- noun
- /ˈmænɪpəl/
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manípulo
- The general carefully organized the legion into maniples to enhance maneuverability during combat.
Examples
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Each maniple knows its position, sir, and exactly what's expected.
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In the Roman army, a maniple was a tactical unit that allowed for greater flexibility in formation on the battlefield.
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During the Mass, the priest wore a maniple as part of his liturgical vestments, symbolizing his service to the church.
Synonyms
vestment
vsmaniple
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8.5
A special robe that a priest or minister wears for religious services
is a specific liturgical garment used by clergy as part of ritual dress
Surface Forms
Etymology
Maniple The word maniple comes from Latin manipulus, 'handful', from manus 'hand' and is the same root as manual. Romans used it for a small group of soldiers, a 'handful' of men, which is why a maniple names that part of a legion and later also came to be used for the church cloth.