manus

¹

[ mey-nuhs ]

noun

, plural ma·nus.

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 Ma·nus.

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
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