noun Heraldry.
a conventional representation of a sleeve with a flaring end, used as a charge.
Also, maunche, maunch.
Origin:
1200–50; Middle English < Middle French < Latin manicae (plural) long sleeves, gloves, handcuffs, derivative of manus hand
1200–50; Middle English < Middle French < Latin manicae (plural) long sleeves, gloves, handcuffs, derivative of manus hand
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| —n | |
| 1. | a department of NW France, in Basse-Normandie region. Capital: St-Lô. Pop: 484 967 (2003 est). Area: 6412 sq km (2501 sq miles) |
| 2. | La Manche the French name for the English Channel |
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