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manus
1[ mey-nuhs ]
noun
plural manus.
- Anatomy, Zoology. the distal segment of the forelimb of a vertebrate, including the carpus and the forefoot or hand.
- Roman Law. power over persons, as that of the husband over the wife.
Manus
2[ mah-noos ]
noun
plural Manus.
- a member of a people living on the island of Manus, in the Admiralty Islands.
manus
/ ˈ³¾±ðɪ²ÔÉ™²õ /
noun
- anatomy the wrist and hand
- the corresponding part in other vertebrates
- Roman law the authority of a husband over his wife
- English law (formerly) an oath or the person taking an oath
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of manus1
1510–20; < Latin: hand
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of manus1
C19: Latin: hand
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“In manus tuas, Domine!†he said, crossing himself as he passed over the threshold.
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The upshot, the researchers write, is that they “show shades of pentadactyly within the Equus manus.â€
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For us, Posen’s creation strikes the perfect balance of fashion and technology, “manus†and “machine.â€
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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."
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The show, “manus x machina: fashion in an age of technology,†will be on view from May 5 through August 14.
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