Etymology · Proto-Germanic
*markō
6 English words descend from Proto-Germanic *markō, most common first.
- marchA formal, rhythmic way of walking, used especially by soldiers, by bands, and in ceremonies.
- markA boundary; a border or frontier.
- marquisA nobleman in England, France, and Germany, of a rank next below that of duke, but above a count. Originally, the marquis was an officer whose duty was to guard the marches or frontiers of the kingdom. The office has ceased, and the name is now a mere title conferred by letters patent or letters close.
- margraveA feudal era military-administrative officer of comital rank in the Carolingian empire and some successor states, originally in charge of a border area.
- marchionessThe wife of a marquess.
- Marcomannian ancient Germanic tribe.