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Marcomanni

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[mahr-koh-man-ahy] / ˌmɑr koʊˈmæn aɪ /

noun

(used with a plural verb)
  1. an ancient Germanic people who lived in central Europe.


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The chief of the Marcomanni, named Marbod, was a man of unusual capacity and energy.

From A History of Germany From the Earliest Times to the Present Day by Taylor, Bayard

In the war against the Marcomanni in A.D.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 3 "Apollodorus" to "Aral" by Various

We were called formerly Marcomanni; but now, 'the men of Bajuhemum,' the Bajuvaren, all this land is ours for ever, as far as one can see to the north from the Alpine ridge.

From Felicitas A Tale of the German Migrations: A.D. 476 by Dahn, Felix

A Goth, named Catwalda, assisted by Roman influence, became his successor as chief of the Marcomanni.

From A History of Germany From the Earliest Times to the Present Day by Taylor, Bayard

In 177 A. D. war broke out anew with the Quadi and Marcomanni.

From A History of Rome to 565 A. D. by Boak, Arthur Edward Romilly

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