Loose – not tightly fixed in placeLose – to mislay or deprive

Mantle is a cloak.Mantel is what is above the fireplace.

Medal – a medallionMetal – an elementMeddle – to interfere, also the title of a Pink Floyd albumMettle – a display of courage or stamina

Marshal – a titleMarshall – to arrange

Midriff.

Miner – a mine workerMinor – a child

Minuscule.

Moral – a behaviorMorale – a feeling

Mores – moralsMoray – an eel

Mother lode.