Maple-tree, s. A tree frequent in hedge-rows.
Maple is much used in making gun-stocks, and, from the closeness of its grain, and its being susceptible of a high polish, is generally preferred by gun-makers to every other wood. Of late, to stain stocks black has become very fashionable, and come into general use among the leading gun-makers.
Mare, s. The female of a horse.
Maritime, a. Performed on the sea, marine; relating to the sea, naval; bordering on the sea.
Mark, s. A token by which anything is known; anything at which a missile weapon is directed; the evidence of a horse’s age; a sum of thirteen shillings and fourpence; a character made by those who cannot write their names.
Marksman, s. A shot; a man skilful to hit a mark.
Marl, s. A kind of clay, much used for manure.
Marrow, s. An oleaginous substance contained in the bones.
Marsh, s. A fen, a bog, a swamp; a morass; a snipe haunt.
Marsh Mallow, s. A plant useful in making mucilaginous or emollient drinks, clysters, or fomentations.