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manche

1
or maunche, maunch

[ mahnch ]

noun

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


Manche

2

[ mahnsh ]

noun

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

Manche

/ 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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of manche1

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

Houdin entitles the device above referred to—'La boite la manche;' and his description is to the following effect.

He had left his native place, Ville-Avary, in the department of la Manche, because there was no work to be had.

If many royalists remained in the Orne and the Manche, it was impossible to group them or pay them.

Manche 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.

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