marge¹

[mahrj]

noun Archaic.

margin; edge.

Origin of marge¹

< Middle French < Latin margō; see margin

marge²

[mahrj]

noun Chiefly British Informal.

margarine.

Origin of marge²

shortened form

Marge

[mahrj]

noun

a female given name, form of Margaret.

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Examples from the Web for marge

Contemporary Examples

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
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
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
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
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

Historical Examples

I wanted Marge to get the idea I was really a family man at heart.
The Aggravation of Elmer
Robert Andrew Arthur
Marge and I were just settling back to watch when Doreen wrinkled her nose.
The Aggravation of Elmer
Robert Andrew Arthur
I was christened Margarine, of course, but in my own circle I have always been known as Marge.
Marge Askinforit
Barry Pain
Marge: Anything—but temporary parlour-maid is my strong suit.
Marge Askinforit
Barry Pain
Anybody who married Marge,” said Birsch, “would not die at the end of two years.
Marge Askinforit
Barry Pain

British Dictionary definitions for marge

marge¹

noun

British informal short for margarine

marge²

noun

archaic a margin

Word Origin

C16: from French

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Word Origin and History for marge

n.

"edge, border," 1560s, now chiefly poetic, shortening of margin (n.).

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Examples from the Web for marge

Contemporary Examples

Following the Apatow references, Marge informs Homer that she needs to use the “Porta Potty.”

Missing from much of the action were Lois Griffin and Marge Simpson.

It was this complete convergence of events and really kismet, what happened to Marge Gunderson.

Homer, Marge, Lisa, Bart, and Maggie have all been accidental political players in their nearly three decades on the air.

By far, the best and most touching moments of The Simpsons have come from its two most dynamic characters, Marge and Lisa Simpson.

Historical Examples

I wanted Marge to get the idea I was really a family man at heart.

Marge and I were just settling back to watch when Doreen wrinkled her nose.

I was christened Margarine, of course, but in my own circle I have always been known as Marge.

Marge: Anything—but temporary parlour-maid is my strong suit.

Anybody who married Marge,” said Birsch, “would not die at the end of two years.

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Word Origin

Word Origin and History for marge

n.

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Origin of marge²

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