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A general
term for certain kinds of fabrics, which are formed of two series of
threads interlacing each other, thus forming double cloth, quilted in
the loom; -- so named because first made in Marseilles,
France.

Marsh (?), n. [OE. mersch, AS.
mersc, fr. mere lake. See Mere pool, and cf.
Marish, Morass.] A tract of soft wet land,
commonly covered partially or wholly with water; a fen; a swamp; a
morass. [Written also marish.]

Marsh asphodel (Bot.), a plant
(Nartheeium ossifragum) with linear equitant leaves, and a
raceme of small white flowers; -- called also bog
asphodel. -- Marsh cinquefoil
(Bot.), a plant (Potentilla palustris) having
purple flowers, and found growing in marshy places; marsh five-
finger. -- Marsh elder. (Bot.)
(a) The guelder-rose or cranberry tree
(Viburnum Opulus). (b) In the United
States, a composite shrub growing in salt marshes (Iva
frutescens). -- Marsh five-finger.

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