English word origin

Etymology of marla

From Irish marla, from Middle English marle. Doublet of marl.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗

noun

Plasticine; modelling clay.

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

From Irish marla, from Middle English marle. Doublet of marl.

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Derivation mentionmarlaga
Derivation mentionmarleenm
Doublet mentionmarlen

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Source etymology 3

Original entry ↗

noun

A unit of area used in the Indian subcontinent, of varying size, but roughly 250 square feet.

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

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