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Webster 1913 Edition


Manes


Ma′nes

,
Noun.
pl.
[L.]
(Rom. Antiq.)
The benevolent spirits of the dead, especially of dead ancestors, regarded as family deities and protectors.
Hail, O ye holy
manes
!
Dryden.

Webster 1828 Edition


Manes

MA'NES

,
Noun.
plu.
[L.] The ghost, shade or soul of a deceased person; and among the ancient pagans, the infernal deities.
1.
The remains of the dead.
Hail, O ye holy manes!

Definition 2024


mañes

mañes

See also: manes, manés, manès, mânes, månes, and manęs

Asturian

Noun

mañes

  1. plural of maña