manus

¹

[mey-nuhs]

noun

plural

manus 

1. Anatomy, Zoology.,  the distal segment of the forelimb of a vertebrate, including the carpus and the forefoot or hand.

2. Roman Law.,  power over persons, as that of the husband over the wife.

Manus

²

[mah-noos]

noun

plural

Manus 

1. a member of a people living on the island of Manus, in the Admiralty Islands.

manus

/ ˈmeɪnəs /

noun

1. anatomy the wrist and hand

2. the corresponding part in other vertebrates

3. Roman law the authority of a husband over his wife

4. English law (formerly) an oath or the person taking an oath

Word History and Origins

Origin of manus¹

1510–20; < Latin: hand

Word History and Origins

Origin of manus¹

C19: Latin: hand

Related Words

• fingernail 
• paw 
• tentacle