maniples
/ˈmænəpəlz/
noun
- Plural of maniple; subdivisions of the ancient Roman legion.
- The general deployed three maniples to guard the river crossing.
- Several maniples joined together to form a larger cohort.
- The Roman army organized its soldiers into maniples for better control.
- Plural of maniple; liturgical vestments worn over the left arm.
- The altar guild carefully stored the maniples in a special cabinet.
- During the procession, the priests wore matching maniples.
- The church's collection of maniples included many from the 18th century.