A model of the human body, made of papier-mache or other material, commonly in detachable pieces, for exhibiting the different parts and organs, their relative position, etc.
... on a new dress, from top to toe, and shone in all the splendour of bright leather breeches, and an enormous wedding favour in his cap, forgot his usual crustiness, became inspired by wine and wassail, and absolutely danced a hornpipe on one of the tables, with all the grace and agility of a mannikin hung ... — Bracebridge Hall • Washington Irving
...mannikin immediately began to stamp about and scold the lad roundly for letting the box ... — Tales Of The Punjab • Flora Annie Steel
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