maniple

noun4

1. •
   A division of the Roman army numbering 120 (or sometimes 60) soldiers exclusive of officers; (generally, obsolete) any small body of soldiers.

   • Crossing the ditch, he was followed first by the men of his own maniple, and then by the whole legion. — 1828
2. •
   In Western Christianity, an ornamental band or scarf worn upon the left arm as a part of the vestments of a priest in the Roman Catholic Church, and sometimes the Church of England.
3. •
   (no longer used) A handful.

   • [K]novving you a serious Student in the highest arcana’s of Nature; and vvith much excuse vve bring these lovv delights, and poor maniples to your Treasure. — 1658
4. •
   (informal, no longer used) A hand; a fist.