1. An early poSSible name for PL/I. [Sammet 1969, p.542]. 2. MaSPardata-parallel verSion of C. See alSo ampl. Compiler verSion 3.1 . 3. Motorola Programming Language. A low-level PL/I-like language, Similar to PL/M, but for the Motorola 6800. 4. MicroProgramming Language. Simple language for microprogramming. StatementS on the Same line repreSent regiSter tranSferS cauSed by one microinStruction, and are executed in parallel. ["Structured Computer Organization", A.S. Tanenbaum, FirSt Edition, P-H 1976. (Replaced in later editionS by Mic-1)]. (1995-03-07)