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Webster 1913 Edition

Marl

Marl

,
Verb.
T.
[See
Marline
.]
(Naut.)
To cover, as part of a rope, with marline, marking a pecular hitch at each turn to prevent unwinding.
Marling spike
.
(Naut.)
See under
Marline
.

Marl

,
Noun.
[OF.
marle
, F.
marne
, LL.
margila
, dim. of L.
marga
marl. Originally a Celtic word, according to Pliny, xvii. 7: “Quod genus terrae Galli et Britanni
margam
vocant.” √274.]
A mixed earthy substance, consisting of carbonate of lime, clay, and sand, in very variable proportions, and accordingly designated as calcareous, clayey, or sandy. See
Greensand
.

Marl

,
Verb.
T.
[
imp. & p. p.
Marled
;
p. pr. & vb. n.
Marling
.]
[Cf. F.
marner
. See
Marl
,
Noun.
]
To overspread or manure with marl;
as, to
marl
a field
.

Webster 1828 Edition

Marl

M`ARL

,
Noun.
[L. marga.] A species of calcarious earth, of different composition, being united with clay or fuller's earth. In a crude state, it effervesces with acids. It is found loose and friable, or more or less indurated. It possesses fertilizing properties and is much used for manure.
Marl is composed of carbonate of lime and clay in various proportions.

M`ARL

,
Verb.
T.
To overspread or manure with marl.
1.
To fasten with marline.

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