(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
Word origin
C16: from Medieval Latin manipulus (the Eucharistic vestment), from Latin, literally: a handful, from manus hand
maniple in American English
(ˈmænəpəl)
noun
1.
a subdivision of the ancient Roman legion; one third of a cohort, consisting of either 60 or 120 men
2.
a small cloth band formerly worn hanging from the left forearm by the celebrant of a Mass
Word origin
L manipulus, orig., a handful, bundle < manus, a hand (see manual) + base of plere, to fill: from use of bundles of hay as standards of the maniples; (sense 2) ME manaple < MFr < ML(Ec) manipulus < L
Examples of 'maniple' in a sentence
maniple
A plain silken stole embroidered only with a cross, but in gold, and a maniple to match.
Louise Erdrich THE LAST REPORT ON THE MIRACLES AT LITTLE NO HORSE: A NOVEL (2001)