■ adjective
1》 relating to, done, or worked with the hands.
2》 using or working with the hands.
■ noun
1》 a book giving instructions or information.
2》 an organ keyboard played with the hands not the feet.
3》 a vehicle with ~ transmission.
Derivatives
~ly adverb
Origin
ME: from OFr. manuel , from (and later assimilated to) L. ~is , from manus 'hand'.