MAIN-WALES. The lower wales, which are generally placed on the lower breadth, and so that the main-deck knee-bolts may come into them.
MAIN-YARD MEN. Those in the doctor's list.
MAISTER. See [Master].
MAIZE. Indian corn, an article of extensive commerce in many countries. In Italy it is called Turkey grain and grano d'India; in America simply corn, all other grains retaining their distinctive names.
MAJOR. The next rank below that of lieutenant-colonel; the junior field-officer.
MAJOR AXIS. In the orbit of a planet, means the line joining its aphelion and perihelion.
MAJOR-GENERAL. The next in rank below the lieutenant-general.
MAJOR OF BRIGADE. See [Brigade-major].
MAKE, To. Is variously applied in sea-language.
MAKE A GOOD BOARD. See [Board].