Middle English Dictionary Entry
mā̆sǒunen v.
Entry Info
| Forms | mā̆sǒunen v. P.ppl. mā̆ssoned, mā̆sont. |
| Etymology | OF maçoner |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
(a) To construct (sth.) of masonry, build; (b) ~ in..with mortar, to mortar (bricks) into (a ship); ~ with stones, load down (a ship) with mortared stones.
Associated quotations
a
- c1450 Pilgr.LM (Cmb Ff.5.30)7 : She hadde founded thilke hous and masowned it, as she seyde, xiijc yer and xxx.
b
- c1453(c1437) Brut-1436 (Hrl 53)579/28 : vj old shippes..lade with hard stone..brekes masont in hem with morter, to droune hem in þe haven of Caleis.
- a1500(c1437) Brut-1436 (Lamb 6)583/8 : Ye drowned..With shippes, Caleis hauen, massoned with stones, And how..þe Calisers..bare..clene away, Euery stikke & stone.