noun

marge

mahj

Marge (noun) means an edge, border, or margin. Example: “They pitched their tent on the marge of the lake.”

noun

An edge, border, or margin.

"They pitched their tent on the marge of the lake."

British informal shortening of margarine.

"Pass the marge for the toast, would you?"

How to Use Marge

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither a literary word for an edge/border, or informal British slang for margarine.

When to use it

The margarine sense is casual British English; the "edge" sense is literary and old-fashioned.

Easily confused with

margarine → margin →

Word Forms

marged past tense, marges plural, marges plural, marges singular

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Etymology

From French marge, from Latin margo — a doublet of margin and margo.

Origin: Latin

Synonyms

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margarine oleo margarin oleomargarine

Related Words

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Rhymes for marge

large barge sarge charge enlarge recharge surcharge discharge

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “marge” mean?

The word “marge” means an edge, border, or margin. In plain terms, either a literary word for an edge/border, or informal British slang for margarine.

How do you pronounce “marge”?

“Marge” is pronounced mahj (/mɑɹd͡ʒ/ in IPA).

How do you use “marge” in a sentence?

Here is “marge” used in a sentence: “They pitched their tent on the marge of the lake.”

What part of speech is “marge”?

“Marge” is a noun.

Where does the word “marge” come from?

The word “marge” comes from Latin. From French marge, from Latin margo — a doublet of margin and margo.

How many meanings does “marge” have?

“Marge” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an edge, border, or margin.

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