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M. 1.abbr. MORTGAGE.

2. Hist. A letter engraved on a treasury note to show that the note bears interest at the rate of one mill per centum.

3. Hist. A brand placed on the left thumb of a person convicted of manslaughter who claimed the benefit of clergy.

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译者Terris，毕业于国内一流的高级翻译学院，擅长翻译各种与政府合同相关的法律文件。