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marcher

noun march·er \ ˈmär-chər \

Definition of marcher

: one who inhabits a border region

First Known Use of marcher

14th century

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marcher

noun

Definition of marcher

: one that marches; especially : one that marches for a specific cause
  • a peace marcher

First Known Use of marcher

1589

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