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M (1)(罗马数字)一千;表示密尔〔mill〕,相当于千分之一美元 (2)(英格兰古法)M印记 烙在犯有杀人罪但享有教士特权〔benefit of clergy〕者左手拇指上的标记。
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.