Martsa (Martsa)

A Middle-Ordovician limestone, probably after the eponymous village (pop. 30) in Ida-Virumaa close to the Russian border where ‘Martsa pank’ (see Panga) aka(?) ‘Martsa paljand’ (see Paljandi) were first identified. Rocky matrix also host to fossilised Martsaphyton moxi, once believed to be the oldest land plant (1926) but now recognised to be a sessile cnidarian. We leave the Rectanguloceras cephalopod trocholites to another day. One of a loose geological collective, see Paasiku.

Märtsikellukese (Märtsikellukene)

Snowflake, aka snowbell and dewdrop (Leucojum spp.). Lit. little March bell. Not to be confused with the snowdrop, Galanthus nivalis or harilik lumikelluke (see Lumikellukese). Longest single-word streetname ex aequo with Vabaõhumuuseumi, 15 letters.

Masti (Mast)

Mast. In the Pirita sailing street-name section. Previously known as Männi, pine (1923-1958), with a (mis-)spell as Männa (also from mänd), either a wooden whisk, probably pine, or a traditional embroidered, woven or knitted octagonal pattern (1938-1939). See also Purje.

Matka (Matk)

Tour, hike, often specified accordingly: jalgsimatk, (walking-tour, jalgsi = by foot), jalgrattamatk (bicycle tour), etc. Compare Finnish matka (stretch of) road.

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