Etymology · Proto-Indo-European
*mórǵs
3 English words descend from Proto-Indo-European *mórǵs, 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.