What's the difference between legionary and maniple?

Legionary


Definition:

  • (a.) Belonging to a legion; consisting of a legion or legions, or of an indefinitely great number; as, legionary soldiers; a legionary force.
  • (n.) A member of a legion.

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Maniple


Definition:

  • (a.) A handful.
  • (a.) A division of the Roman army numbering sixty men exclusive of officers, any small body of soldiers; a company.
  • (a.) Originally, a napkin; later, an ornamental band or scarf worn upon the left arm as a part of the vestments of a priest in the Roman Catholic Church. It is sometimes worn in the English Church service.

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  • (1) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Alice apparel, stole and maniple designed for a priest celebrating the Eucharist.

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