Mycenaean

The name given to the Ancient Greek civilisation centred around the city of Mycenae

Mountain Man

A man who lived in the mountain ranges of north-west America during the nineteenth century, making a living from trapping fur, guiding travellers. Mountain men were pioneers who charted unknown territory.

Monastery

community of monks, bound to a life of religious devotion.

Militarism

Militarism means that the army and military forces are given a high profile by the government. 

Mercia

Anglo-Saxon region of central England, settled by Angles in 500. Ruled by Offa 757-796. It was taken over by the Danes in 874.

Merchant

Someone who buys things and sells them at a profit.

Mediate

To act as a link or go-between, to try to settle differences between two or more parties.

Mass

Public celebration of the Eucharist (bread and wine) in the Roman Catholic Church and some Protestant churches

Marlag

German prisoner of war camp for captured naval personnel. The word marlag is an abbreviation of the German marinelager.

Machine Gun

A gun that fires very rapidly and repeatedly.