Marcus
Americannoun
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Saint. Also died a.d. 336, pope 336.
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a male given name.
Etymology
Origin of Marcus
< Latin Mārcus < *māwortkos pertaining to *Māwort-s Mars
Example Sentences
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It looks to be between new Barcelona signing Anthony Gordon and Marcus Rashford – whose future at the Nou Camp is uncertain following his loan from Manchester United.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Former England winger Theo Walcott says Marcus Rashford is the Three Lions player he is "most psyched about" at the upcoming World Cup.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
“I would guess that this does not happen in the near term,” Marcus told MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
Like Marcus, Xavier and Dakorien hired local tailors to custom make their prom suits, then bought designer shoes to match.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
And then there was the time Marcus decided he needed to practice his wrestling moves.
From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds
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