marge

[ mahrj ]

/ mɑrdʒ /

noun Archaic.

margin; edge.

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Origin of marge

< Middle French < Latin margō; see margin

Words nearby marge

margaritaceous, margarite, margate, margaux, margay, marge, margelan, margent, margery, margherita, margie

Definition for marge (2 of 3)

marge²

[ mahrj ]

/ mɑrdʒ /

noun Chiefly British Informal.

margarine.

Origin of marge

shortened form

Definition for marge (3 of 3)

Marge

[ mahrj ]

/ mɑrdʒ /

noun

a female given name, form of Margaret.

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Example sentences from the Web for marge

Following the Apatow references, Marge informs Homer that she needs to use the “Porta Potty.”
Here’s the Lost Judd Apatow ‘Simpsons’ Episode, Penned by Judd Apatow|Asawin Suebsaeng|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Missing from much of the action were Lois Griffin and Marge Simpson.
The Griffins Go to Springfield: ‘The Simpsons’ and ‘Family Guy’ Collide|Rich Goldstein|September 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It was this complete convergence of events and really kismet, what happened to Marge Gunderson.
Frances McDormand on 'Olive Kitteridge,' Dropping LSD, and Her Beef With FX's 'Fargo'|Marlow Stern|September 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Homer, Marge, Lisa, Bart, and Maggie have all been accidental political players in their nearly three decades on the air.
Mr. Simpson Goes to Washington: How Homer Influenced Politics|Asawin Suebsaeng|August 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST

By far, the best and most touching moments of The Simpsons have come from its two most dynamic characters, Marge and Lisa Simpson.
A 200-Hour ‘Simpsons’ Marathon? That’s Unpossible!|Rich Goldstein|July 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
"Marge, I have an elegant idea," said Mrs. Doyle, seating herself resolutely in an armchair opposite her daughter.
The Devourers|Annie Vivanti Chartres
A key rattled, turned; the door opened—and Marge O'Doone stood before him!
The Courage of Marge O'Doone|James Oliver Curwood
Once his blood chilled with horror as he watched his guide striking out across the marge of a grassy lake.
The Forester's Daughter|Hamlin Garland
Marge seemed to shine almost angelically as the glow caught her dark eyes and her softly tanned arms and legs.
In the Cards|Alan Cogan
Could I but have painted Marge, my fame had been indeed immortal.
Marge Askinforit|Barry Pain

British Dictionary definitions for marge (1 of 2)

marge¹

/ (mɑːdʒ) /

noun

British informal short for margarine

British Dictionary definitions for marge (2 of 2)

marge²

/ (mɑːdʒ) /

noun

archaic a margin

Word Origin for marge

C16: from French

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