manciple en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈmænsɪpəl/
Etymology
From Middle English maunciple, from Old French manciple, from Medieval Latin mancipiolum (“lowly servant”), diminutive of Latin mancipium (“slave”).
Meanings
- A person in charge of purchasing and storing food and other provisions in a monastery, college, or court of law.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| manciples | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Translations (1)
sv skaffare (person in charge of purchasing and storing food and other provisions)