manes Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a Persian prophet who founded Manichaeism (216-276)
  2. noun long coarse hair growing from the crest of the animal's neck
    mane.
  3. noun growth of hair covering the scalp of a human being
    head of hair; mane.
  4. verb take charge of a certain job; occupy a certain work place
    man.
    • Mr. Smith manned the reception desk in the morning
  5. verb provide with workers
    man.
    • We cannot man all the desks
    • Students were manning the booths

WordNet

Ma"nes noun plural
Etymology
L.
Definitions
  1. (Rom. Antiq.) The benevolent spirits of the dead, especially of dead ancestors, regarded as family deities and protectors.
    Hail, O ye holy manes! Dryden.

Webster 1913