marchpane

[ mahrch-peyn ]

noun

1. marzipan.

marchpane

/ ˈmɑːtʃˌpeɪn /

noun

1. an archaic word for marzipan

Word History and Origins

Origin of marchpane¹

1485–95; < French, dialectal variant of massepain, marcepain < Italian marzapane, originally sugar-candy box, perhaps < Arabic mawthabān a seated king

Word History and Origins

Origin of marchpane¹

C15: from French

Example Sentences

With a nod to a couple of Archbishops Lady Marchpane led the way to a little gallery whither the crowd had not penetrated.

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Folding his arms, he gazed steadily into Lady Marchpane's still beautiful eyes.

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I am no fonder of scandal than you are, but if you do not meet my wishes I shall certainly confess the truth to Marchpane.

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The best marchpane comes from Germany, that from Knigsberg being celebrated.

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In "Romeo and Juliet" one of the servants says: "Good thou, save me a piece of marchpane."

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