Part 43

Mauls

Doubleheaded

Are allowed the Carpenters for such Uses as are requisite.

Top

Are for driving the Iron Fids in or out of the Heel of the Top-masts.

Messengers

Are allowed to great Ships, and a Cable-laid Rope which are made use of in the same Manner as the Voyals are, though not so big, brought round the main Capston, and are a Sort of Succour to the Voyal, but are never made use of, after the Anchor is a Peek.

Midshipman

His Station on Duty is on the Quarter Deck, Poop, &c. to mind the Braces, look out and give the Word of Command from the Captain and other superior Officers, and to assist on all occasions both in sailing the Ship, and in stowing her Hold, &c.

Mizon Course

When the Tack is taken off from the Mast forward, it is called a Bon-adventure Mizon.

Moar

Signifies the laying out the Anchors of a Ship so, as is best and safest for her riding.

Moarings

Are laid out in Harbour, and consists of Claws, Pendant Chains, Cables, Bridles, Anchors, Swivel, Jews-harp, Buoys, and Chains for Ships to ride at, either when under Orders of fitting for the Sea, or are laid up in Ordinary.

Monkey

A Block made of Iron with a Catch, made use of in Ginns for driving Piles.

Monk Seam

Sewing the Edges or Selvedges of Sails together, over one another on both Sides, to make it the Stronger.

Mooter

Is the Person who (after the Tree-nails which are received into Store, rough from the Merchant) makes them smooth, and of proper Sizes, before they are drove through the Plank used on Ships Sides, Decks, Wharfs, &c.

Mortar

A Preparation of Lyme, Sand, &c. mixed up with Water, and used in Buildings.

Mouse

Is a large Knot artificially made by the Riggers on the Ship's Stays.

Nails

Brads

Battin