Marcan

adjective

Mar·​can
variants or Markan
ˈmärkən,
ˈmȧk-
: of or characteristic of the Evangelist Mark or the Gospel ascribed to him
carefully studied the Marcan text

Word History

Etymology

marcan from Late Latin Marcus Mark, evangelist traditionally regarded as author of the second gospel + English -an; markan from Mark + English -an

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“Marcan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Marcan. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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