mazer
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of mazer
1150–1200; Middle English: kind of wood (probably maple), Old English mæser- (in adj. mæseren, equivalent to mæser maple + -en -en 2 ); cognate with Old Norse mǫsurr maple, Middle High German maser maple, drinking cup
Example Sentences
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Though others roared at Bear’s antics, this young man took offense at Bear’s gambols and, with growing anger, made three attempts to snatch his mazer back.
From "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi
Each time, Bear, with great dexterity, seemed to offer him the mazer, but at the last moment, tossed it high.
From "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi
The young man from whom he'd taken the mazer was a small, one-eyed youth—he wore a patch over his other eye.
From "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi
Then, when he stepped forward and snatched a mazer from the hands of one of the onlookers and added it to the revolving mix, there was laughter and applause.
From "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi
That the original word, mazer, should have been retained, is not to be wondered at.
From Notes and Queries, Number 84, June 7, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Geneologists, etc. by Various
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