Definitions for: Marl

[n] a loose and crumbling earthy deposit consisting mainly of calcite or dolomite; used as a fertilizer for soils deficient in lime

Webster (1913) Definition: Marl, v. t. [See Marline.] (Naut.)
To cover, as part of a rope, with marline, marking a pecular
hitch at each turn to prevent unwinding.

Marling spike. (Naut.) See under Marline.

Marl, n. [OF. marle, F. marne, LL. margila, dim. of L.
marga marl. Originally a Celtic word, according to Pliny,
xvii. 7: ``Quod genus terr[ae] Galli et Britanni margam
vocant.'' [root]274.]
A mixed earthy substance, consisting of carbonate of lime,
clay, and sand, in very varivble proportions, and accordingly
designated as calcareous, clayey, or sandy. See Greensand.

Marl, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Marled; p. pr. & vb. n.
Marling.] [Cf. F. marner. See Marl, n.]
To overspread or manure with marl; as, to marl a field.

See Also: dirt, soil

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