apanage

Definitions of apanage
  1. noun
    a part that is joined to something larger
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    manche, poignée, prise
    the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
    manche, poignée
    the handle of a weapon or tool
    manche, poignée
    the handle of a sword or dagger
    poignée, poignée de porte
    a round handle
    manche
    the handle end of some implements or tools
    fut
    the handle of a handgun or the butt end of a rifle or shotgun or part of the support of a machine gun or artillery gun
    type of:
    part, partie, portion
    something less than the whole of a human artifact
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