marcher

English

/ˈmɑːtʃə/, /ˈmɑɹtʃɚ/

noun
Definitions
  • (historical) An inhabitant of a march (border country); specifically, a marcher lord.
  • (historical) A border territory, a march (now only in use).

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English marche (tract of land along a country's border).

Origin

Middle English

marche

Gloss

tract of land along a country's border

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