English word origin

Etymology of macon

Named after French Mâcon, due to the West German team's highly successful performance at the 1959 European Rowing Championships which took place there; attributed in part to their use of macon blades.

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Source etymology 1

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noun

A type of oar blade with an elliptical shape which is squared off at the end, with a ridgeline running down the centre of the blade face.

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Derivation mentionMâconfr

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Source etymology 2

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noun

Mutton bacon, a form of bacon made from cured mutton.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Blend of mutton + bacon.

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Blend componentmuttonen
Blend componentbaconen

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