manche

¹

or maunche, maunch

[ mahnch ]

noun

, Heraldry.

1. a conventional representation of a sleeve with a flaring end, used as a charge.

Manche

²

[ mahnsh ]

noun

1. a department in NW France. 2,476 sq. mi. (6,413 sq. km). : Saint-Lô.

Manche

/ mɑ̃ʃ /

noun

1. a department of NW France, in Basse-Normandie region. Capital: St-Lô. Pop: 484 967 (2003 est). Area: 6412 sq km (2501 sq miles)
2. La Manche
   the French name for the English Channel

Word History and Origins

Origin of manche¹

1200–50; Middle English < Middle French < Latin manicae (plural) long sleeves, gloves, handcuffs, derivative of manus hand

Example Sentences

Houdin entitles the device above referred to—'La boite la manche;' and his description is to the following effect.

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He had left his native place, Ville-Avary, in the department of la Manche, because there was no work to be had.

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If many royalists remained in the Orne and the Manche, it was impossible to group them or pay them.

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Manche is one of the foremost departments for the production of cider-apples and pears; plums and figs are also largely grown.

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Perrée, the late editor and manager of the journal, who died at the early age of 34, was member for the Manche.

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