M — Man-of-war to Match (Part 4 of 12)

Mareschal, n. See Marshal.

Mare’s-nest, n. Absurd discovery, ridiculous discovery, discovery that is no discovery, self-delusion.

Mare’s-tail, n. Cirrus, cat’s-tail.

Margarite, n. Pearl.

Margin, n. Border, edge, rim, brim, verge, brink, confine, limit, skirt.

Marine, a.

1. Oceanic, pelagic, pelagian, saltwater, sea.

2. Maritime, naval, nautical.

Marine, n.

1. Navy, shipping.

2. Soldier (of a ship of war), sea-soldier.

3. (Painting.) Sea-piece, sea-scape.

Mariner, n. Seaman, sailor, seafarer, seafaring man, tar (colloq.).

Mariput, n. Zoril (Viverra zorilla).

Marischal, n. See Marshal.

Marital, a. Of a husband, incident to a husband.

Maritime, a.

1. Marine, naval, nautical.

2. Near the sea, bordering on the sea.

Mark, n.

1. Sign, token, symbol, trace, line, impress, impression, stamp, print, characteristic.

2. Indication, evidence, proof, symptom, token, characteristic, trace, vestige, track.

3. Badge, sign.

4. Trace, track, vestige, footprint.