masc

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See also: masc., MASc, M.A.Sc., M. A. Sc., masć, and maść

English

Etymology

Clipping of masculine.

Pronunciation

Adjective

masc (comparative more masc, superlative most masc)

  1. (colloquial) Masculine (having qualities stereotypically associated with men; virile).
    Synonym: butch
    Antonym: fem

Noun

masc (plural mascs)

  1. (LGBTQ) A person whose gender (identity) is masculine (but who is not necessarily a man).
    • 2018, Quinn Eades, Son Vivienne, Going Postal: More than 'Yes' or 'No': One year on: writings from the marriage equality postal survey, Brow Books, →ISBN:
      Then there's trans men and non-binary mascs, who can change their birth certificates to MALE after breast removal surgery. […]
    • 2019, Morgan Lev Edward Holleb, The A-Z of Gender and Sexuality: From Ace to Ze, Jessica Kingsley Publishers, →ISBN, page 140:
      In other words, it's a queer space for all men, and women who are trans. Anyone who is read as a cis woman (e.g., lots of trans men and trans mascs) is not welcomed. Grindr has popularized the terms “discreet,” “straight-passing,” and “convincing” within gay culture.

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Old English

Etymology 1

From Proto-West Germanic *maskā, from Proto-Germanic *maskwǭ (“mask”).

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Pronunciation

Noun

masċ n

  1. net
Declension

Strong a-stem:

singular plural
nominative masċ masċ
accusative masċ masċ
genitive masċes masċa
dative masċe masċum
Descendants
  • English: mesh

Etymology 2

From Proto-West Germanic *maisk, Proto-Germanic *maiską (“mixture, mash”).

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Pronunciation

Noun

māsċ n

  1. mash
Usage notes
  • Attested only in compounds.
Declension

Strong a-stem:

singular plural
nominative māsċ māsċ
accusative māsċ māsċ
genitive māsċes māsċa
dative māsċe māsċum
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