Green’s Dictionary of Slang

women, girls.

1993		I. Welsh Trainspotting 29: You can’t beat the Festival for bringing out the mantovani. [Ibid.] 30: The oriental mantos depart tae the show.
2012		(con. 1980s) I. Welsh Skagboys 424: That shy primary school qwally way he sometimes goes when manto flutter oantae the scene.
2015		I. Welsh Decent Ride 30: Lokkin oot the windaes ay the TX4, ready to swoop on stray Mantovani!