MASHIE is a type of golf club that is used for short-distance shots. It is also known as a niblic or a mashie-niblick. The term MASHIE is derived from the Old Scots word 'MASH' which means to crush or grind. The club is usually made of IRON and has a shallow face, making it ideal for hitting low-trajectory shots. FIRON is another term for MASHIE, which is derived from the French word 'fer' meaning IRON.