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Marsh

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Type Surname (from location)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈmɑɹʃ/(American English)
/ˈmɑːʃ/(British English)
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Meaning & History

Originally denoted one who lived near a marsh or bog, derived from Old English mersc "marsh".

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Emergency characters, English nouns, nature, water, wet, word names
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Entry updated December 1, 2024

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