Definitions for maniples

maniples man·i·ple

Spelling: [man-uh-puh l]
IPA: /ˈmæn ə pəl/

Maniples is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 549 anagrams from letters in maniples (aeilmnps).

Definitions for maniples

noun

  1. (in ancient Rome) a subdivision of a legion, consisting of 60 or 120 men.
  2. Ecclesiastical. one of the Eucharistic vestments, consisting of an ornamental band or strip worn on the left arm near the wrist.

Origin of maniples

1400-50; late Middle English Medieval Latin manipulus sudarium, Latin: military unit, literally, handful, equivalent to mani- (combining form of manus hand) + -pulus suffix of obscure origin;

Examples for maniples

Others brought a cope of the colour of the day, with an amice, stole, and maniple.

Among the most interesting of the finds were a stole and maniple.

Among these are “one stole, with a maniple; one girdle, and two bracelets of gold.”

She ordered and gave an embroidered stole and maniple to Frithestan.

Then am I to understand, Mr. maniple, that you object to bury a Dissenter?

The chasuble, maniple, and stole were all of the same material and colour.

There stood the centurion at the head of his maniple, and raised his staff.

In their hands they carried the crozier from which hung the maniple, a sort of green veil.

His left hand, over which hangs the maniple, has a rich crosier.

Amongst these we notice his stole and maniple and pectoral cross.

Word Value for maniples
Scrable

11

Words with friends

15

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