/fan"euhn/ , n. Eccles.
1. a maniple.
2. Also called orale . a striped scarflike vestment worn by the pope over the alb when celebrating solemn Pontifical Mass.
[ 1350-1400; ME fano ( u ) n fanum
fano piece of fabric; cf. OHG, OS fano in same sense (G Fahne flag), early ML fano maniple; see VANE, GONFALON ]