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marque (märk)
noun
Etymology: ME mark < MFr marque < Prov marca, seizure, reprisal < marcar, to seize as a pledge < marc, token of pledge < Gmc: see mark
marque (märk)
noun
- a nameplate or emblem, as to identify an automobile
- 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
Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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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