The difference between Alb and Maniple
When used as nouns, alb means a long, white robe worn by priests and other ministers, underneath most of the other vestments, whereas maniple means a handful.
check bellow for the other definitions of Alb and Maniple
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Alb as a noun (Christianity, chiefly, _, Anglicanism, Roman Catholicism):
A long, white robe worn by priests and other ministers, underneath most of the other vestments.
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Maniple as a noun (rare):
A handful.
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Maniple as a noun (historical):
A division of the Roman army numbering 60 or 120 men exclusive of officers, any small body of soldiers; a company.
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Maniple as a noun:
Originally, a napkin; later, 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 worn in the English Church service.