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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Manche, Mansch, Mans, Mench, n. [ME. (1391) and F. manche, mange.] a. A kind of sleeve. b. In heraldry, a ‘manche’ or sleeve used as a charge. Manche evil taillit, = F. manche mal taillée, e.m.E. manch maltaile (a 1550), an irregularly shaped manche. —a. 1550 Treas. Acc. IX. 400.
viij elnis crammosy sating to be ane kirtill and manschis to my lady governour 1550–1 Ib. 472.
Ane kirtill with menches 1596 Montgomery Mem. II. 235.
Twa manssis of crammasie pan veluetb. 1494 Loutfut MS. 41 a.
Manches evil taillit & schapin