Macadam
Has put an end to revolutions: barricades no longer possible. Nevertheless not so convenient as before.
Letter M
Mexico
"The Mexican expedition is the greatest idea of the present government" (Rouher).
More from Letter M
Macaroni
When prepared in the Italian style, is served with the fingers.
Machiavelli
Though you have not read him, consider him a scoundrel.
Machiavellian
Word only to be spoken with a shudder.
Mackintosh
Scottish philosopher; invented the raincoat.
Maestro
Italian word meaning Pianist.