About The Word Manilla
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Manilla
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What's The Definition Of Manilla?
[n] a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp
Synonyms | Synonyms for Manilla: manila | manila paper | manilla paper Related Terms | Find terms related to Manilla: See Also | paper Manilla In Webster's Dictionary \Ma*nil"la\, n. [Sp. manilla; cf. It. maniglio,
maniglia; F. manille; Pg. manilha; all fr. L. manus hand, and
formed after the analogy of L. monile, pl. monilia, necklace:
cf. F. manille.]
1. A ring worn upon the arm or leg as an ornament, especially
among the tribes of Africa.
2. A piece of copper of the shape of a horseshoe, used as
money by certain tribes of the west coast of Africa.
--Simmonds.
\Ma*nil"la\, a. Same as {Manila}. |
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