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MANACHAS. Josephus1 gives this Name to the High-priests Breeches, which the Hebrew calls Michnesim, or Machnes2. Josephus says, they were Breeches of twisted Thread, which were put about the Legs, and joined together on the Side, being here divided as far as half their Length.
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