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Sp. madera wood for
building, timber, Pg. madeira, L. materia stuff,
materials, lumber. See Matter.] A thick plank, used for
several mechanical purposes; especially: (a)
A plank to receive the mouth of a petard, with which it is
applied to anything intended to be broken down.
(b) A plank or beam used for supporting the
earth in mines or fortifications.

Mad"ri*gal (măd"r&ibreve;*gal),
n. [It. madrigale, OIt. madriale,
mandriale (cf. LL. matriale); of uncertain origin,
possibly fr. It mandra flock, L. mandra stall, herd of
cattle, Gr. ma`ndra fold, stable; hence, madrigal,
originally, a pastoral song.] 1. A little
amorous poem, sometimes called a pastoral poem, containing
some tender and delicate, though simple, thought.

Whose artful strains have oft delayed

The huddling brook to hear his madrigal.

Milton.

2. (Mus.) An unaccompanied polyphonic
song, in four, five, or more parts, set to secular words, but full of
counterpoint and imitation, and adhering to the old church modes.

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