Marquand

[ mahr-kwond ]

/ mɑrˈkwɒnd /

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noun

J(ohn) P(hillips), 1893–1960, U.S. novelist and short-story writer.

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Words nearby Marquand

Maros, marouflage, marplot, Marprelate, Marq., Marquand, marque, marquee, Marquesan, Marquesas Islands, marquess

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How to use Marquand in a sentence

The Marquand memorial window, Princeton chapel, is an example of his work in stained glass.
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The two men had halted in the doorway as Mr. Marquand hurled his decision at them.
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"There are houses under every one of these buildings," answered Mr. Marquand.
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Marquand smiled, looking at Tad for the first time since the disturbance began.
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Mr. Marquand, as soon as he got his opponent down, quickly disarmed him.
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British Dictionary definitions for Marquand

Marquand

/ (mɑːˈkwɒnd) /

noun

J (ohn) P (hillips). 1893–1960, US novelist, noted for his stories featuring the Japanese detective Mr Moto and for his satirical comedies of New England life, such as The Late George Apley (1937)

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