maniple Meaning & Definition
What Does Maniple Mean?
Maniple is used as a noun meaning A division of the Roman army numbering 120 (or sometimes 60) soldiers exclusive of officers; (generally) any small body of soldiers. It is also used to mean In Western Christianity, an ornamental band or scarf worn upon the left arm as a part of the vestments of a priest in the Roman Catholic Church, and sometimes the Church of England.
Maniple in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈmænɪp(ə)l/ |
| Synonyms | fanon |
| Plural | maniples |
Maniple Definition (Noun)
- A division of the Roman army numbering 120 (or sometimes 60) soldiers exclusive of officers; (generally) any small body of soldiers.
- In Western Christianity, an ornamental band or scarf worn upon the left arm as a part of the vestments of a priest in the Roman Catholic Church, and sometimes the Church of England.
- A hand; a fist.
Noun
- A handful.
Synonyms of Maniple
Maniple synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
maniple (plural maniples)
Words That Rhyme With Maniple
Origin of Maniple
Origin 1: From Late Middle English maniple, manyple (“scarf worn as vestment, maniple”),[1] borrowed from Middle French, Old French maniple, manipule (“handful; troop of soldiers; scarf worn as vestment”) (modern French manipule), from Latin manipulus (“bundle, handful; troop of soldiers”), from manus (“hand”) (ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *(s)meh₂- (“to beckon, signal”)) + the weakened root of pleō (“to fill; to fulfil”) (ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *pleh₁- (“to fill”)). The English word is cognate with Italian manipulo (“scarf worn as vestment”) (obsolete), manipolo (“handful; troop of soldiers; scarf worn as vestment”).[2][3]
Origin 2: Sense 2 (“part of a priest’s vestments”) is probably from the fact that the item was originally carried in the hand. It may originate from a handkerchief or napkin worn by Roman consuls as an indication of rank.[2]
Origin 3: Probably from Late Latin manipulus (“bundle, handful; drachm”) (see further at etymology 1), modelled on Ancient Greek δράγμα (drágma, “bundle, handful; sheaf”) which was confused with δραχμή (drakhmḗ, “drachm”).[2]
Quick Answers About Maniple
What part of speech is maniple?
Maniple is a noun.
What is another word for maniple?
You can replace maniple with words such as fanon. See the full list of maniple synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of maniple?
The plural of maniple is maniples.