marcher
1 Americannoun
noun
noun
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an inhabitant of any of the Marches
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a lord governing and defending such a borderland
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( as modifier )
the marcher lords
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Etymology
Origin of marcher1
First recorded in 1605–15; march 1 + -er 1
Origin of marcher2
late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; march 2, -er 1
Example Sentences
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One small demonstration took to the streets, covered by state media, with around 300 pro-government marchers convening on Tehran's Palestine square.
From Barron's
“Black and white, orange beak, my size, more or less. Has wings— that’s important. And a marcher. Ooh, yes, very serious about his marching. I’m taking lessons!”
From Literature
Rea said the marchers danced and sang as they progressed through the streets, adding members of the Osbourne family had travelled from England to watch.
From BBC
At the time, he and his fellow marchers were completely unaware that a plan had been foiled, potentially targeting that event.
From BBC
The government hopes a softer touch will cause the marchers to be satisfied with making their point.
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