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; see origin at march 2, -er 1
Example Sentences
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"Today, a clear message is being sent," said another marcher, pensioner Zoran Savic.
From Barron's ● May 23, 2026
The suffrage coin showed a marcher with a “votes for women” sign.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 11, 2025
Gay Pride marcher Elisa Gilman stood with a sign offering "free hugs" to younger participants who "haven't had a hug from a parent for a while" due to their sexuality.
From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2023
“Today, unfortunately, due to the situation we are facing, salaries don’t cover our basic necessities,” marcher Carmen Troyano, 55, said.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 3, 2022
An injured marcher is carried from the scene.
From "Because They Marched" by Russell Freedman
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