marque

¹

[ mahrk ]

noun

1. letter of marque.
2. Obsolete. seizure by way of reprisal or retaliation.

marque

²

[ mahrk ]

noun

1. a product model or type, as of a luxury or racing car.

marque

/ mɑːk /

noun

1. a brand of product, esp of a car
2. an emblem or nameplate used to identify a product, esp a car
3. See letter of marque

Word History and Origins

Origin of marque¹

1375–1425; late Middle English < Middle French < Provençal marca seizure by warrant (originally token) < Germanic; mark ¹

Origin of marque²

1905–10; < French: literally, mark, sign, noun derivative of marquer to mark, probably dial. derivative of Old French merc, merche boundary, boundary marker < Old Norse merki (from same Germanic base as march ², mark ¹, marque ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of marque¹

from French, from marquer to mark ¹

Example Sentences

More than just a symbol, she is the embodiment of our brand, and a constant source of inspiration and pride for the marque and its clients.

From Popular-Science

What happens if an automaker offers him the chance to reinvent an iconic marque?

From The Daily Beast

I believed my land-service commission would protect me, but I asked for the letter-of-marque as an additional safeguard.

From Project Gutenberg

The scheme was not impossible for any one holding a privateer's commission, and I applied to Mr. Yancey for a letter-of-marque.

From Project Gutenberg

That letters of marque should be issued to private individuals, empowering them to fit out vessels for the capture of slavers.

From Project Gutenberg

Rather be a letter of marque, in fact, than a ship-of-the-line,—more credit to your Lordship's love of danger than discipline.

From Project Gutenberg

Numerous ships were put in commission, and letters of marque and reprisal were issued by the Admiralty against Spain.

From Project Gutenberg