Section M, N, and O

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-- Mangle wheel,
a wheel in which the teeth, or pins, on its face, are interrupted
on one side, and the pinion, working in them, passes from inside to
outside of the teeth alternately, thus converting the continuous
circular motion of the pinion into a reciprocating circular motion of
the wheel.

Man"gle (?), v. t. [Cf. D.
mangelen. See Mangle, n.] To
smooth with a mangle, as damp linen or cloth.

Man"gler (?), n. [See 1st
Mangle.] One who mangles or tears in cutting; one who
mutilates any work in doing it.

Man"gler, n. [See 3d Mangle.]
One who smooths with a mangle.

Man"go (?), n.; pl.
Mangoes (#). [Pg. manga, fr. Tamil
mānkāy.] 1. The fruit of the
mango tree. It is rather larger than an apple, and of an ovoid shape.
Some varieties are fleshy and luscious, and others tough and tasting
of turpentine. The green fruit is pickled for market.

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