Meaning & use
Maniple
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A narrow strip of cloth worn over the left arm by a priest during Mass, or, historically, a subdivision of a Roman legion.
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The priest adjusted his maniple before beginning the liturgy.
Each Roman maniple typically consisted of about 120 to 160 soldiers.
A note on using this word
The liturgical vestment and the military unit share the same Latin root, 'manipulus,' meaning 'handful,' since the vestment resembled a small handful of cloth.
Another way to use it
2. noun
A subdivision of a Roman legion, typically consisting of two centuries.
The general positioned each maniple in a checkerboard formation.
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