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marque¹ Definition

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

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.
  • become: With iconic bikes throughout most of the company's 10 decade history, Harley Davidson has become a truly awesome marque.
  • use: The fashion marque used press and six sheets in shopping malls to launch Nu.

Adjective modifier

  • featured: Last weekend, Ducati was the featured marque at the AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days held here.
  • famous: Each handset was individually engraved with a famous marque.
  • prestigious: ASTON MARTIN By Robert Edwards A large format book which tells the story of one of Britain's most prestigious marques.
  • Italian: Nowhere else can you compare the latest models from these two infamous Italian car marques on the fastest race circuit in the UK.
  • British: I am delighted to report that the new MGF has a horn worthy of the great British marque.
  • classic: The classic marque which won the 1959 Classic Le Mans 24 Hrs, will feature throughout the weekend.

Modifies a noun

  • name: In addition the Triumph marque name has a very poor image due to historic service and quality problems.
  • club: MG Owners club - The worlds largest single marque car club.
  • specialist: With the aid of this book's step-by-step guidance from a marque specialist, you can!
  • identity: Arguably, the new look succeeded the car looked bigger, had much more road presence and certainly conveyed a bolder marque identity.

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.
  • milk: Support for the continuation of Milk Marque in the current inquiry by the Monopolies and Mergers Commission.
  • car: The car marque has commissioned an audio version of its customer loyalty magazine.
  • sport: This year we especially welcome two extraordinary sports car marques which are being brought along with the support of their member clubs.
  • sporting: Features The complete history of one of Britain's most important sporting marques.
  • luxury: While this definition is based on American market MSPs, it can be used globally to identify luxury marques.

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