the grapes contained in the wine press and the residue, as skins and pips, remaining after the juice is expressed.
(in France) the brandy distilled from this residue.
Pharmacology. the residue that remains following the extraction of active principles from a vegetable drug by means of a solvent.
the remains of grapes or other fruit that have been pressed for wine-making
a brandy distilled from these
1595–1605; < Middle French, akin to marcher to tread; see march 1
ma(chine) r(eadable) c(atologing)
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General Catalyst Managing Director Marc Bhargava leads the firm’s Creation strategy, which is focused in part on providing capital for companies like Beacon to acquire existing businesses.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Lopez was joined by several friends and relatives for the celebration, including her 18-year-old twins, Max and Emme, whom she shares with her former spouse, Marc Anthony.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
The Velvet Underground’s John Cale represents music, Marc Jacobs stands for fashion and beloved director Martin Scorsese symbolizes film.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
Captain Virgil van Dijk's current deal expires next summer, while the club failed to sign Marc Guehi on deadline day last September, with the England player joining Manchester City in January.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
Then just as the television cameras began rolling, with Beutel and Malcolm X talking, the telephone rang again and it was Life magazine reporter Marc Crawford to whom I whispered what was happening.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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