mazard

[ maz-erd ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

mazard

/ ˈmæzəd /

Origin of mazard¹

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

Origin of mazard¹

C17: altered from mazer

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

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

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

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

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

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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