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Webster 1913 Edition

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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.

Noun.

plu.

[L.] The ghost, shade or soul of a deceased person; and among the ancient pagans, the infernal deities.

The remains of the dead.

Hail, O ye holy manes!

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

mânes m pl ‎(plural only)