MORTISE


Meaning of MORTISE in English

[ 'mɔ:tɪs ]

(also mortice )

■ noun a hole or recess designed to receive a corresponding projection (a tenon) so as to join or lock two parts together.

■ verb join securely by means of a ~ and tenon.

↘[often as adjective ~d ] cut a ~ in or through.

Derivatives

~r noun

Origin

ME: from OFr. mortaise .

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