manus
1 Americannoun
PLURAL
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Anatomy, Zoology. the distal segment of the forelimb of a vertebrate, including the carpus and the forefoot or hand.
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Roman Law. power over persons, as that of the husband over the wife.
noun
PLURAL
Manusnoun
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anatomy the wrist and hand
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the corresponding part in other vertebrates
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Roman law the authority of a husband over his wife
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English law (formerly) an oath or the person taking an oath
Etymology
Origin of manus
1510–20; < Latin: hand
Example Sentences
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The upshot, the researchers write, is that they “show shades of pentadactyly within the Equus manus.”
From Scientific American
For us, Posen’s creation strikes the perfect balance of fashion and technology, “manus” and “machine.”
From Los Angeles Times
The exhibition, which often influences the fashions worn by the rich and famous who attend the gala, is titled, "manus x machina: fashion in an age of technology."
From US News
The show, “manus x machina: fashion in an age of technology,” will be on view from May 5 through August 14.
From New York Times
It may once have meant "struck by the hand" - and therefore "obvious" - from manus "hand" - and an old word related to our "defend" and "offend" but not to "feast" or "festive".
From BBC
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