define manilla
Definition of manilla - (in West Africa) a metal bracelet traditionally used as a medium of exchange. Definition of manilla - (in West Africa) a metal bracelet traditionally used as a medium of exchange. âThe Akan melted the manillas down and recast them into objects for their own use.â. âIn West Africa, people exchanged manillas as currency from the late 15th to the early 20th century.â.