manche

or maunche, maunch

[ mahnch ]

nounHeraldry.
  1. a conventional representation of a sleeve with a flaring end, used as a charge.

Origin of manche

1
1200–50; Middle English <Middle French <Latin manicae (plural) long sleeves, gloves, handcuffs, derivative of manus hand

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Other definitions for Manche (2 of 2)

Manche
[ mahnsh ]

noun
  1. a department in NW France. 2,476 sq. mi. (6,413 sq. km). Capital: Saint-Lô.

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British Dictionary definitions for Manche

Manche

/ (French mɑ̃ʃ) /


noun
  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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