manche
or maunche, maunch
a conventional representation of a sleeve with a flaring end, used as a charge.
Origin of manche
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Other definitions for Manche (2 of 2)
a department in NW France. 2,476 sq. mi. (6,413 sq. km). Capital: Saint-Lô.
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How to use manche in a sentence
Houdin entitles the device above referred to—'La boite la manche;' and his description is to the following effect.
Sharps and Flats | John Nevil MaskelyneHe had left his native place, Ville-Avary, in the department of la manche, because there was no work to be had.
The Works of Guy de Maupassant, Volume II (of 8) | Guy de MaupassantIf many royalists remained in the Orne and the manche, it was impossible to group them or pay them.
The House of the Combrays | G. le Notremanche is one of the foremost departments for the production of cider-apples and pears; plums and figs are also largely grown.
Perrée, the late editor and manager of the journal, who died at the early age of 34, was member for the manche.
British Dictionary definitions for Manche
/ (French mɑ̃ʃ) /
a department of NW France, in Basse-Normandie region. Capital: St-Lô. Pop: 484 967 (2003 est). Area: 6412 sq km (2501 sq miles)
La Manche the French name for the English Channel
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