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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1533
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Manipil, n. (L. manipulus a troop or squadron of soldiers, a subdivision of the Roman legion, OF. maniple.) — 1533 Bell. Livy I. 148/18.
The tothir consul … ischit furth … with certane manipillis [L. manipulis] of armyt men
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