Maniple

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Webster's Dictionary [1]

(1): ( a.) Originally, a napkin; later, an ornamental band or scarf worn upon the left arm as a part of the vestments of a priest in the Roman Catholic Church. It is sometimes worn in the English Church service.

(2): ( a.) A handful.

(3): ( a.) A division of the Roman army numbering sixty men exclusive of officers, any small body of soldiers; a company.

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature [2]

Bibliography Information McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Maniple'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/m/maniple.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.

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