Marcus

[mahr-kuhs]

noun

1. Saint. Also died a.d. 336, pope 336.

2. a male given name.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Marcus¹

< Latin Mārcus < *māwortkos pertaining to *Māwort-s Mars

Example Sentences

Marcus Smith scored 15 of Harlequins' points on his return to action in the Prem on Sunday as the London club beat local rivals Saracens 20-14 for their first win of the season.

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Hopper has also coached long-time United player Marcus Rashford - now on loan at Barcelona - two-time European Championship winner Ella Toone, and a clutch of Championship players.

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"Marcus Rashford came to me during an international break having not made the England squad," he said.

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Redick said Austin Reaves will play and that Marcus Smart will see action in his first preseason game of the season.

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Along Hadrian’s Wall, we meet Marcus Donatianus, believed to be a North African soldier in the Roman army who led an outfit of Syrian troops that defended the wall against incursions by Caledonian Celts during the second or third century.

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