manchette
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of manchette
Example Sentences
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The only weapon Manoel possessed, besides the manchette at his girdle, was his sharp-pointed staff,—not calculated for an encounter with so powerful a beast.
From In New Granada Heroes and Patriots by Kingston, William Henry Giles
"Arede me aright the most wonderful sight, Gray Palmer, that ever thine eyes did see, And a manchette of bread, and a good warm bed, And a cup o' the best shall thy guerdon be!"
From Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 4 by Mabie, Hamilton Wright
The only weapon I had upon me when kidnapped from my ship was a short sabre or manchette, which I wore as a sidearm.
From Adventures in Southern Seas A Tale of the Sixteenth Century by Forbes, George
Each man carried by his left side a long manchette, or sword-knife, secured to his girdle.
From In New Granada Heroes and Patriots by Kingston, William Henry Giles
The word "manchette," an ornamented cuff, retains the meaning of the word, as does manacle; all are from manus.
From Two Centuries of Costume in America, Volume 1 (1620-1820) by Earle, Alice Morse
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