noun Uncommon

Marches

MAHT-shihz

Marches (noun) means Border regions historically set up to guard a frontier, especially between England and Wales or England and Scotland. Example: “The Welsh Marches were once a lawless buffer zone between two kingdoms.”

noun

Border regions historically set up to guard a frontier, especially between England and Wales or England and Scotland.

"The Welsh Marches were once a lawless buffer zone between two kingdoms."

How to use Marches

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishHistoric frontier territories, most famously along the England-Wales and England-Scotland borders.

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Etymology

See march (“border area”).

Rhymes for Marches

Arches

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Marches” mean?

The word “Marches” means border regions historically set up to guard a frontier, especially between England and Wales or England and Scotland. In plain terms, historic frontier territories, most famously along the England-Wales and England-Scotland borders.

How do you pronounce “Marches”?

“Marches” is pronounced MAHT-shihz (/ˈmɑːt͡ʃɪz/ in IPA).

How do you use “Marches” in a sentence?

Here is “Marches” used in a sentence: “The Welsh Marches were once a lawless buffer zone between two kingdoms.”

What part of speech is “Marches”?

“Marches” is a noun.

Is “Marches” a common word?

“Marches” is an uncommon word in modern English.