Defn: The platform about the head of the mainmast in square-rigged vessels.
MAIN YARD
Main" yard`. (Naut.)
Defn: The yard on which the mainsail is extended, supported by the mainmast.
MAIOID
Mai"oid, a. Etym: [Maia + -oid.] (Zoöl.)
Defn: Of or pertaining to the genus Maia, or family Maiadeæ.
MAISTER
Mais"ter, n.
Defn: Master. [Obs.] Chaucer. Spenser.
MAISTER
Mais"ter, a.
Defn: Principal; chief. [Obs.] Chaucer.
MAISTRE; MAISTRIE; MAISTRY
Mais"tre, Mais"trie, Mais"try, n.