Marks and Sparks

proper noun

The retailer Marks & Spencer.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. UKcolloquialThe retailer Marks & Spencer.First known use 1960s

    And Wendy's stealing clothes from Marks and Sparks

    1972, “All the Young Dudes”, in David Bowie (lyrics), All the Young Dudes, performed by Mott The Hoople
    1 more example

    He’d thought of going into Marks and Sparks, but now he thought he’d go across and into Woolworth’s.

    1961, J. I. M. Stewart, The Man Who Won The Pools, W. W. Norton & Company, page 13
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