manche

[ mahnch ]

/ mɑntʃ /

a conventional representation of a sleeve with a flaring end, used as a charge.

Origin of manche

1200–50; Middle English < Middle French < Latin manicae (plural) long sleeves, gloves, handcuffs, derivative of manus hand

Manche

[ mahnsh ]

/ mɑ̃ʃ /

a department in NW France. 2476 sq. mi. (6413 sq. km). Capital: Saint-Lô.

Perrée, the late editor and manager of the journal, who died at the early age of 34, was member for the Manche.

The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 2, May, 1851 |Various
Dimanche is a compound word, formed from di (twice), and manche (to eat), because you take two meals on that day (Sunday).

John Bull, Junior |Max O'Rell
Millet lived in the department of Manche, in the village of Gruchy, near Cherbourg.

Pictures Every Child Should Know |Dolores Bacon
The climate of Manche is mild and humid, from its propinquity to the sea.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 17, Slice 5 |Various

This survey was made by Manche O. Bennett, division engineer.

Third Biennial Report of the Oregon State Highway Commission |S. Benson, W. L. Thompson, R. A. Booth, Herbert Nunn

Manche

/ (French mɑ̃ʃ) /

a department of NW France, in Basse-Normandie region. Capital: St-Lô. Pop: 484 967 (2003 est). Area: 6412 sq km (2501 sq miles)

La Manche the French name for the English Channel