Massiges – Maxim
Massiges
a French hamlet in the department of the Marne. Before the World War of 1914-1918 the population was 153. It was the center of intense struggles between the Germans and the forces of the Allies.
Mastiff
a variety of dog of an old English breed, probably peculiar to the "The Great Valley" (1916); etc.
Matador
the individual who, at a bullfight, attempts to kill the bull with a thrust of a sword.
Match
anything which readily catches fire, either from a spark or by friction, and is used for conveying, communicating, or retaining fire; specifically, a a splint or strip of combustible material, usually us wood, one end of which is dipped in a composition that ignites by friction.
Mathematics
that science which treats of quantity expressed by the use MATHEMATICS, that science which of symbols, also the science which treats of the measuring of quantities and the and relations. See ARITHMETIC, ALGEBRA, EQUATION, etc. .
Matrix
in mining and geology, the rock or main substance in which any accidental crystal, mineral, or fossil is embedded.
Matsumoto
a town of Japan on the island of Hondo, district of Nagano, 100 miles W. of Tokyo. It is situated on a fertile plain surrounded by mountains.
The principal manufactures are silks, baskets, and preserved fruits. Pop. about 45,000.
Matteawan
former village in Dutchess co., N. Y., combined with Fishkill Landing to form the city of Beacon (incorporated 1916), 1 mile E. of Hudson river, and 3 miles E. of Newburgh. Seat of the State Hospital for the Criminal Insane, and other hospitals. Has manufactures of hats, rubber goods, machine tools, air brakes, etc.
Maude
SIR FREDERICK STAN- LEY, born in England in 1864, was educated at Eton and Sandhurst, and entered army in 1884, becoming captain in 1896; major, 1899; lieutenant-colonel, 1907; colonel, 1911; and major-general MAUGHAM MAUREPAS Promise," and "Caroline."
Maundy Thursday
the day before Good Friday commemorating the washing of the disciples' disciples' feet feet by Jesus.
Mauretania
a west African territory belonging to France. The population consists mostly of Moors who are nomads. These live in groups, driving their flocks wherever they can find water. Salt is found in considerable quantities.
Maxim
HUDSON, inventor and engineer. Born at Orneville, Me., in MAXIM GUN. See MACHINE GUN.