TO MARSHAL. To place persons in due order, according to their precedency, in public processions, such as coronations, proclamations of peace or war, funerals, &c.
MARSHALLING ARMS. The disposing of several coats of arms belonging to distinct families in the same escutcheon, together with their ornaments, parts, and appurtenances.
MARTLET. An imaginary bird said to be without legs; it is used both as a charge and a difference.
Ex. Argent, a martlet, gules.
MASCLE. An open lozenge-shaped figure, one of the subordinate ordinaries.
Ex. Argent, a mascle, vert.
MEMBERED. A term used to express the beak and legs of a bird when they are of a different tincture from its body.
MERCURY. The name of the planet, used by ancient heralds to describe purple in blazoning the arms of sovereigns.