n. [ F. massicot; E. masticot is a corruption. ] (Chem.) Lead monoxide (also called
☞ Massicot is sometimes used by painters, and also as a drier in the composition of ointments and plasters. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Geol.) A block of the earth's crust bounded by faults and shifted to form peaks of a mountain range. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
n. [ From Massy. ] The state or quality of being massy; ponderousness. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ F. massif. ]
Massive rock (Geol.),
adv. In a heavy mass. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The state or quality of being massive; massiness. [ 1913 Webster ]