mascle

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It's a recognised English word, but it isn't in the official NASPA Scrabble word list.

Scrabble points
10
Words With Friends
13
Letters
6
Pronunciation
/ˈmæskəl/

Definition of mascle

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (historical)A lozenge-shaped piece of metal, used in making scale mail.
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noun

  1. (historical)A lozenge-shaped piece of metal, used in making scale mail.
  2. A lozenge with a smaller lozenge-shaped hole in the centre.

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Etymology

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.

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