MANIPLE

a narrow band of material, sometimes embroidered, worn on the jeft arm by subdeacons and higher orders in Catholic Church, mostly at Ma ; probably developed from handkerchief carried by ancient Rom. magistrates. E.) native state, N. E. India, bordering on A am and Burma; area, 8,400 sq. miles; surface generally mountainous, extensive valley center; forested; produces rice, tea, cotton; scene of Brit, punitive expedition, 1891, to avenge murder of Brit. officials. Pop. c, 225,000. (2) (24° 48’ N., 94° HE.) capital of above. ee 21! ioe Asia Minos on Gedizchai, at foot of Mount Sipylus; ancient | 7 eine ad Sipylum; contains palace of Pop. 1920, ISTIQU E, a city of Michigan.