bimane
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of bimane
1825–35; bi- 1 + -mane (< Latin manus hand)
Example Sentences
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But, alas! we were to be princes on an equality with bats; and, for my own part, I prefer being a bimane, and alone.
From The History of a Mouthful of Bread And its effect on the organization of men and animals by Macé, Jean
In short, you are a bimane; so make the best you can of it.
From The History of a Mouthful of Bread And its effect on the organization of men and animals by Macé, Jean
We are bimane ourselves, since we have the distinction of possessing two hands.
From The History of a Mouthful of Bread And its effect on the organization of men and animals by Macé, Jean
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