manciple

Meanings

• noun

  An officer in ancient Rome responsible for managing the household and property of a magistrate or a wealthy private citizen.

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Variants

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manciple , manciples

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Etymology

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From Latin 'mancipium', meaning 'slave, servant, apprentice'. The manciple was a freed slave who managed the household of his former master.

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Trivia

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1. The manciple was often depicted wearing a toga with a purple stripe, indicating his former status as a slave.

2. The manciple was responsible for collecting taxes and rents from tenants.

3. The manciple was also responsible for training and managing the household slaves.

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Related Concepts

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1. steward: A steward is a person employed to manage a household or an estate. The manciple can be considered a type of steward in ancient Rome.

2. magistrate: A magistrate was a Roman official who held executive power in a particular area. The manciple was responsible for managing the household and property of a magistrate.

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Culture

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In literature, the manciple is often depicted as a loyal and trustworthy servant. In art, there are several depictions of mancipia attending to their masters. In music, there are no known compositions specifically dedicated to the manciple.

How to Memorize "manciple"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a Roman household with a manciple overseeing the management of the property and household.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the manciple with a loyal and trustworthy servant in ancient Rome.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Mnemonic: M for Master, A for Ancient, N for Necessity, C for Care, I for Important, P for Property, L for Loyal, E for Essential

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