[mɑːl], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an unconsolidated sedimentary rock or soil consisting of clay and lime, formerly used as fertilizer
(e.g: the ancient right to dig marl for fertilizer)


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Origin:
Middle English: from Old French marle, from medieval Latin margila, from Latin marga, of Celtic origin

[mɑːl], (Verb)

Definitions:
- apply marl to
(e.g: small fields were being assiduously marled to produce corn crops)


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Origin:
Middle English: from Old French marle, from medieval Latin margila, from Latin marga, of Celtic origin

[mɑːl], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a mottled yarn of differently coloured threads, or fabric made from this yarn
(e.g: blue marl leggings)


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Origin:
late 19th century: shortening of marbled