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Manual of arms — A manual of arms was an instruction book for handling and using weapons in formation, whether in the field or on parade. Such manuals were especially important in the matchlock and flintlock eras, when loading and firing was a complex and lengthy … Wikipedia
Arms and Equipment Guide — … Wikipedia
Manual — Man u*al, n. [Cf. F. manuel, LL. manuale. See {Manual}, a.] 1. A small book, such as may be carried in the hand, or conveniently handled; a handbook; specifically, the service book of the Roman Catholic Church. [1913 Webster] This manual of laws … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
manual — [man′yo͞o əl] adj. [ME manuel < OFr < L manualis < manus, a hand < IE * mə n és (akin to * mṇtos > Gmc * mund > ON & OE mund, a hand) < base < * mər , *mən , hand] 1. a) of or having to do with a hand or the hands b) made … English World dictionary
Manual of the Planes — The Manual of the Planes (abbreviated MoP[1]) is a manual for the Dungeons and Dragons role playing game. This text addresses the planar cosmology of the game universe. The original book (for use with Advanced Dungeons and Dragons 1st Edition)… … Wikipedia
manual — I. adjective Etymology: Middle English manuel, from Anglo French, from Latin manualis, from manus hand; akin to Old English mund hand and perhaps to Greek marē hand Date: 15th century 1. a. of, relating to, or involving the hands < manual… … New Collegiate Dictionary
manual — manually, adv. /man yooh euhl/, adj. 1. done, operated, worked, etc., by the hand or hands rather than by an electrical or electronic device: a manual gearshift. 2. involving or using human effort, skill, power, energy, etc.; physical: manual… … Universalium
manual — 1. Directory. Kumu, a o, manuale. ♦ Manual of punctuation, a o kiko. ♦ Catholic Manual, Manuale Kakōlika. ♦ Manual of directions, puke kuhikuhi. ♦ Manual of arms, kumu paikau. 2. By hand. Hana lima. ♦ Manual training school,… … English-Hawaiian dictionary
manual — man•u•al [[t]ˈmæn yu əl[/t]] adj. 1) operated by hand rather than mechanically or automatically: a manual gearshift[/ex] 2) involving or requiring human effort; physical: manual labor[/ex] 3) of or pertaining to the hands 4) a book easily held in … From formal English to slang
arms — 1. Anatomy. Nā lima; poli (fig.). 2. War. Lako kaua. ♦ Manual of arms, he kumu paikau. ♦ Carry arms! Hāpai pū! ♦ To supply arms. Ho olako i nā mea kaua … English-Hawaiian dictionary
