Marshal, v. a.
- 1. Arrange, range, rank, dispose, array, draw up, set in order.
- 2. Lead, guide, prepare the way, herald.
Marsh-gas, n. Firedamp.
Marsh-marigold, n. Cowslip, water caltrops (Caltha palustris).
Marsh-samphire, n. Glass-wort, salt-wort (Salicornia herbacea).
Marshy, a. Boggy, fenny, swampy, wet.
Mart, n. Market, emporium, entrepôt, place of traffic.
Martial, a.
- 1. Suited to war.
- 2. Warlike, brave, given to war.
- 3. Military.
Martinet, n. Precisian, formalist, strict or severe disciplinarian.
Martinmas, n. Feast of St. Martin, Nov. 11, martilmas, martlemas.
Martyr, v. a.
- 1. Sacrifice on account of faith.
- 2. Murder, destroy.
- 3. Persecute, afflict, torment, torture, agonize, destroy.
Marvel, n.
- 1. Wonder, prodigy, miracle.
- 2. Wonder, admiration, astonishment, amazement, surprise.
Marvel, v. n. Wonder, be surprised, be astonished.