Standard Lemma guide
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noun
A lozenge-shaped piece of metal, used in making scale mail.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
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noun
A lozenge with a smaller lozenge-shaped hole in the centre.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: government, heraldry, hobbies, lifestyle, monarchy, nobility, politics
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History
From Middle English maskel, maskle, maskle, from Medieval Latin mascula, from Germanic source. Cognate with Medieval Latin macula and Old French macle, macule. Compare English mesh). Doublet of mail.
Across languages
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
