‖ manica
(ˈmænɪkə)
[L.; cf. manche.]
A sleeve (obs. rare—0). manica Hippocratis = Hippocrates' sleeve: see hippocras 2, Hippocrates. Hence † ˈmanicated a., sleeved (obs. rare—0).
| 1641 French Distill. ii. (1651) 46 Let the Liquor runne through a bagge called Manica Hippocratis made of white Cotten. 1671 Grew Anat. Plants i. ii. §23 The Sap..through this, as through a Manica Hippocratis, is still more finely filtred. 1727 Bailey vol. II, Manica, a Sleeve, Gantlet or Glove. L. Ibid., Manicated, wearing a Sleeve, Glove or Gantlet. |