Green’s Dictionary of Slang

mana n.

[M?ori mana = ‘integrity’, ‘charisma’, ‘power’, ‘prestige’ Looser (2001)]

1. (N.Z. prison) a combination of positive qualities attributed to an inmate.

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[NZ]D. Looser ‘Boob Jargon’ in NZEJ 13 33: mana n. Braverv, esteem and modesty combined.
[NZ]D. Looser Boobslang [U. Canterbury D.Phil. thesis] 113/1: mana n. 1 a combination of admirable qualities, including bravery, heart, self­ esteem, modesty, perseverance and justice.

2. (N.Z. prison) an inmate’s ranking within the prison hierarchy.

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[NZ]D. Looser Boobslang [U. Canterbury D.Phil. thesis] 113/1: mana n. 2 an inmate's ranking within the inmate social hierarchy.