maniple in English
noun
1
a subdivision of a Roman legion, containing either 120 or 60 men.
A Roman tribune gathered twenty maniples from the rear lines of the Roman right wing and led them in an attack on the flank of the Macedonian right.
2
(in church use) a vestment formerly worn by a priest celebrating the Eucharist, consisting of a strip hanging from the left arm.
They go from the chasuble, wide stole, and maniple of his early priesthood to a succession of increasingly simple garments until they arrive at an academic gown.
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1. Pick a unit of SERVITOR MANIPLE KATAPHRON Breachers or SERVITOR MANIPLE KATAPHRON DESTROYERS within 6" of a friendly SERVITOR MANIPLE TECH-PRIEST DOMINUS
2. The Burse,Chalice Veil and Maniple are used in the Eucharist Celebration. They Symbolize the reverence shown towards the celebration
3. [citation needed] A Cohort is considered to be the equivalent of a modern military battalion.The Cohort replaced the maniple following the reforms