manguela

Galician

Etymology 1

Attested since the 14th century. From Latin manganum +‎ -ela, from Ancient Greek μάγγανον (mánganon). Compare Italian manganello.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [maŋˈɡɛlɐ]

Noun

manguela f (plural manguelas)

1. (military, historical) mangonel, siege engine

Etymology 2

Attested since the 19th century. From manga +‎ -ela.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [maŋˈɡɛlɐ]

Noun

manguela f (plural manguelas)

1. (law, obsolete) contract to use handicapped people as beggars, in exchange of maintenance and a rent paid to their parents or relatives

References

• “mangeela” in Dicionario de Dicionarios do galego medieval, SLI - ILGA 2006–2022.
• “manguela” in Dicionario de Dicionarios da lingua galega, SLI - ILGA 2006–2013.
• “manguela” in Tesouro informatizado da lingua galega. Santiago: ILG.