maniple

American  

[man-uh-puhl] / ˈmæn ə pəl /

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.

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maniple British  

/ ˈmænɪpəl /

noun

1. (in ancient Rome) a unit of 120 to 200 foot soldiers

2. Christianity an ornamental band formerly worn on the left arm by the celebrant at the Eucharist

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Etymology

Origin of maniple

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; perhaps akin to plēnus full ¹

Example Sentences

Instead of the austere black robe that his predecessor wore, the Rev. Mr. Bremer will dress in full Eucharistic vestments�alb, stole, maniple and chasuble, all in white.

From Time Magazine Archive

“Formerly,” he says, “portions of this cope, some made up into chasuble, stole, maniple, and some scraps detached, were at Mount St. Mary’s College, Spink Hill, near Chesterfield, Derbyshire.”

From Needlework As Art by Alford, Marianne Margaret Compton Cust, Viscountess

He places on his left arm the maniple, a short, narrow vestment.

From Baltimore Catechism, No. 4 An Explanation of the Baltimore Catechism of Christian Doctrine by Kinkead, Thomas L.

It was therefore during these ten years that she caused this stole and maniple to be made for the Bishop Frithestan.

From Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Durham A Description of Its Fabric and A Brief History of the Espiscopal See by Bygate, Joseph E.

The maniples were ranged in quincunx form in three lines, each separated from the neighboring maniple in such a way as to manœuvre separately.

From History Of Ancient Civilization by Seignobos, Charles