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marque (märk)

noun

reprisal: obsolete except in letters of marque

Etymology: ME mark < MFr marque < Prov marca, seizure, reprisal < marcar, to seize as a pledge < marc, token of pledge < Gmc: see mark

marque2 definition

marque (märk)

noun

  1. a nameplate or emblem, as to identify an automobile
  2. a brand of a product, esp. of an automobile

Etymology: Fr, a sign < marquer, to mark < OIt marcare < marca, a mark < Gmc *marka: see mark

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marque Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • car: The great thing about these type of events is that nearly every marque of car turns up.

Converse of object

  • represent: The Volkswagen heritage at High Wycombe stretches back more than 70 years when the center first represented the marque.

Adjective modifier

  • featured: Last weekend, Ducati was the featured marque at the AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days held here.

Modifies a noun

  • name: In addition the Triumph marque name has a very poor image due to historic service and quality problems.

Noun used with modifier

  • prestige: Nottingham Car 4 Wheel Alignment Ltd align all makes and models of vehicles and also specialize in Porsche and other prestige marques.
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