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majestic¹

The Margate Steam Packet Company boat Majestic was built in 1816
[Dix, F Royal river Highway, A history of the passenger boats and services on the river Thames p248]

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make shift

To 'make shift' is to implement an expedient measure

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Mangle
A machine for squeezing water from and pressing linen, clothing, etc., after washin. (OED) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mangle_(machine)
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Mangling

Squeezing water from and pressing linen, clothing, etc., after washing by means of a machine called a mangle. (OED) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mangle_(machine)

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manny¹

son, young man, boy

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mantle

mantle: A loose sleeveless cloak [OED]

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Mantles c1855

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March_of_the_Intellect¹

An informal movement encouraging technological innovation and the scientific education of the the labouring classes. It reached it peak of influence during the 1820s. [CPB]

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Marriage deeds(1)

A legal agreement drawn up before a marriage by the two parties, setting out terms with respect to rights of property and succession. OED

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marrow¹

Marrow: A companion, a friend; a fellow worker, a partner [OED]

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Mars¹

The god of war of the ancient Romans [OED]

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masher

An upper class person who seeks out entertainment in places catering for the entertainment of the lower classes (e.g. Music Halls)
[Judith Bower, Director, Britannia Panopticon Music Hall, Glasgow in Shopgirls: The True Story of Life behind the Counter. BBC4 Transmitted 20th June2108]

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McAdam¹

John Loudon McAdam (1756-1836) Scottish engineer noted for the development of road making

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mealmen

Mealman: A person who deals in meal or flour [OED]

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mechanic¹

Mechanic a person: having a manual occupation; working at a trade. [OED]

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Members(1)

Probably members of parliament.

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Mess(1)

Shared accommodation usually an eating place.

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meyerbeer¹

Giacomo Meyerbeer (1791-1854) German composer of opera

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Michaelmas

The feast of St Michael (St Michael and all Angels), one of the quarter days in England, Ireland, and Wales; the date of this, 29 September. Also: a period or season around this date [OED]

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millia murther(1)

a thousand murders. Irish

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mill²

Bout of bare-knuckle boxing or similar unrestrained fight. [CPB]

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