Marquand

American  

[mahr-kwond] / mɑrˈkwɒnd /

noun

1. J(ohn) P(hillips), 1893–1960, U.S. novelist and short-story writer.

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Marquand British  

/ mɑːˈkwɒnd /

noun

1. J ( ohn ) P ( hillips ). 1893–1960, US novelist, noted for his stories featuring the Japanese detective Mr Moto and for his satirical comedies of New England life, such as The Late George Apley (1937)

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Marquand

One was already in place—the Marquand Library, Princeton’s distinguished 500,000-volume repository of art history—and could not be moved.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2025

Marquand said it was "one of his proudest moments in the saddle".

From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2023

“Royal winners at the royal meeting are extremely special, especially this one,” jockey Tom Marquand said.

From Washington Times ● Jun. 22, 2023

The Panthers have also requested permission to speak to Philadelphia Eagles defensive consultant Vic Fangio and New York Jets safeties coach Marquand Manuel for their defensive coordinator position.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 16, 2023

J. P. Marquand pored over much the same territory and, like O’Hara, became both a popular and a critical success.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times