A*main", v. t. [F. amener. See Amenable.] (Naut.) To lower, as a sail, a yard, etc.
A*main", v. i. (Naut.) To lower the topsail, in token of surrender; to yield.
A*mal"gam (&?;), n. [F. amalgame, prob. fr. L. malagma, Gr. &?;, emollient, plaster, poultice, fr. &?; to make soft, fr. &?; soft.] 1. An alloy of mercury with another metal or metals; as, an amalgam of tin, bismuth, etc.
Medalists apply the term to soft alloys generally.