mazard

[ maz-erd ]

noun

1. Archaic.
   1. head.
   2. face.
2. Obsolete. a mazer.

mazard

/ ˈmæzəd /

noun

1. an obsolete word for the head skull
2. another word for mazer

Word History and Origins

Origin of mazard¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; maz(er) + -ard

Word History and Origins

Origin of mazard¹

C17: altered from mazer

Example Sentences

This was what Capt. Mazard was doing when we went on deck that morning.

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Capt. Mazard and the men were leaning over the rail, waiting.

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"I should say that it did, decidedly," Capt. Mazard replied.

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"Don't say too much; they may come back," Capt. Mazard observed.

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"Capt. Mazard won't leave us here if he lives and has his liberty," said Raed.

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