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manguela.

mangonel, siege engine

8 characters3 syllables approx.Galego language

Meaning & usage

noun[maŋˈɡɛlɐ]
  1. mangonel, siege engine

    feminine · historical
Where this word comes from

Attested since the 14th century. From Latin manganum + -ela, from Ancient Greek μάγγανον (mánganon). Compare Italian manganello.

noun[maŋˈɡɛlɐ]
  1. contract to use handicapped people as beggars, in exchange of maintenance and a rent paid to their parents or relatives

    feminine · obsolete
Where this word comes from

Attested since the 19th century. From manga + -ela.

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