manche

UK: /mɑ̃ʃ/ US: 'Manche': (mänsh); 'manche': (mänch)

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manche  (mänch), n. [Heraldry.]

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

Also, maunche, maunch. 

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

Manche  (mänsh), n. 

1. Place Names a department in NW France. 451,662;
   2476 sq. mi. (6413 sq. km). Cap.: Saint-Lô.

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Manche / mɑ̃ʃ/ noun

1. a department of NW France, in Normandie region. Capital: St-Lô. Pop: 484 967 (2003 est). Area: 6412 sq km (2501 sq miles)
2. La Manche ⇒
   the French name for the English Channel