v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Manumitted; p. pr. & vb. n. Manumitting. ] [ L. manumittere, manumissum; manus the hand + mittere to send, to send off. See Manual, and Missile. ] To release from slavery; to liberate from personal bondage or servitude; to free, as a slave. “Manumitted slaves.” Hume. [ 1913 Webster ]