manche

¹ American

[mahnch] / mɑntʃ /

Or maunche,

noun

Heraldry.

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

Manche ² American

[mahnsh] / mɑ̃ʃ /

noun

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

Manche British

/ mɑ̃ʃ /

noun

a department of NW France, in Basse-Normandie region. Capital: St-Lô. Pop: 484 967 (2003 est). Area: 6412 sq km (2501 sq miles)
the French name for the English Channel

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Etymology

Origin of manche

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

Example Sentences

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Now that the microphone was working, the umpire announced that it was over: Jeu, manche et match, Rogers.

From New York Times • Aug. 21, 2014

Welles Empaled a coate defaced Welles Empaled Verry a fesse G. B. a manche, d’or.

From Records of Woodhall Spa and Neighbourhood Historical, Anecdotal, Physiographical, and Archaeological, with Other Matter by Walter, James Conway

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