Etymology

marga

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Today it means: The canon of established forms of classical music, dance etc., as opposed to modern or regional developments. Full definition →

First used 19th c.Sanskrit मार्ग
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marga · noun1

  1. Sanskrit · borrowed fromमार्ग
  2. English todaymarga

Borrowed from Sanskrit मार्ग (mārga). Doublet of marg.

marga · noun2

  1. English · derived frommeagre
  2. Jamaican Creole · borrowed frommawga
  3. English todaymarga

From Jamaican Creole mawga, derived from English meagre.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 19th c. The canon of established forms of classical music, dance etc., as opposed to modern or regional developments.
  • from 20th c. Any of various paths or courses seen as leading to enlightenment.
  • from 20th c. The noble eightfold path.

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