MATRASS

Etymology

Noun

matrass (plural matrasses)

(obsolete) A bolt for a crossbow

(obsolete, chemistry) A bolthead flask

Anagrams

• Smartas

Source: Wiktionary


Ma*trass", n. Etym: [F. matras; perh. so called from its long narrow neck; cf. OF. matras large arrow, L. materis, mataris, matara, a Celtic javelin, pike; of Celtic origin.] (Chem.)

Definition: A round-bottomed glass flask having a long neck; a bolthead.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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