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Man"na croup` (kr&oomac;p`). [Manna + Russ. & Pol.
krupa groats, grits.] 1. The portions of
hard wheat kernels not ground into flour by the millstones: a kind of
semolina prepared in Russia and used for puddings, soups, etc. --
called also manna groats.

2. The husked grains of manna
grass.

Man"ner (?), n. [OE. manere, F.
manière, from OF. manier, adj., manual,
skillful, handy, fr. (assumed) LL. manarius, for L.
manuarius belonging to the hand, fr. manus the hand.
See Manual.] 1. Mode of action; way of
performing or effecting anything; method; style; form;
fashion.

The nations which thou hast removed, and placed in the
cities of Samaria, know not the manner of the God of the
land.

The temptations of prosperity insinuate themselves
after a gentle, but very powerful, manner.

2. Characteristic mode of acting, conducting,
carrying one's self, or the like; bearing; habitual style.


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