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), a variety
of the lion having a short, inconspicuous mane. It inhabits Arabia
and adjacent countries.

Man"e*quin (?), n. [See
Manikin.] An artist's model of wood or other
material.

Ma*ne"ri*al (?), a. See
Manorial.

||Ma"nes (?), n. pl. [L.] (Rom.
Antiq.) The benevolent spirits of the dead, especially of
dead ancestors, regarded as family deities and protectors.

Hail, O ye holy manes!

Dryden.

Mane"sheet` (?), n. A covering
placed over the upper part of a horse's head.

{ Ma*neu"ver, Ma*nœu"vre } (?),
n. [F. manœuvre, OF. manuevre,
LL. manopera, lit., hand work, manual labor; L. manus
hand + opera, fr. opus work. See Manual,
Operate, and cf. Mainor, Manure.]

1. Management; dexterous movement; specif., a
military or naval evolution, movement, or change of
position.

2.

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