manguela
Galician edit
Etymology 1 edit
Attested since the 14th century. From Latin manganum + -ela, from Ancient Greek μάγγανον (mánganon). Compare Italian manganello.
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
manguela f (plural manguelas)
Etymology 2 edit
Attested since the 19th century. From manga + -ela.
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
manguela f (plural manguelas)
- (law, obsolete) contract to use handicapped people as beggars, in exchange of maintenance and a rent paid to their parents or relatives