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manus

1 American  
[mey-nuhs] / ˈmeɪ nəs /

noun

plural

manus

  1. Anatomy, Zoology. the distal segment of the forelimb of a vertebrate, including the carpus and the forefoot or hand.

  2. Roman Law. power over persons, as that of the husband over the wife.

Manus 2 American  
[mah-noos] / ˈmɑ nus /

noun

plural

Manus

  1. a member of a people living on the island of Manus, in the Admiralty Islands.

manus British  
/ ˈmeɪnəs /

noun

  1. anatomy the wrist and hand

  2. the corresponding part in other vertebrates

  3. Roman law the authority of a husband over his wife

  4. English law (formerly) an oath or the person taking an oath

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Etymology

Origin of manus

1510–20; < Latin: hand

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