Marcus

[mahr-kuhs]

noun

1. Saint. Also died a.d. 336, pope 336.

2. a male given name.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Marcus¹

< Latin Mārcus < *māwortkos pertaining to *Māwort-s Mars

Example Sentences

When England's men lost to Italy on penalties in the Euro 2020 final, Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka - who all missed penalties - suffered racist abuse on social media.

From BBC

Marcus is a reporter for the Hechinger Report, which produced this story and is a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education.

From Los Angeles Times

Marcus Fysh, a former Conservative MP for Yeovil, told the BBC Mr Warburton was a "steadfast colleague and defender of Somerset and Britain".

From BBC

Marcus Stoinis launched an assault, making 64 from 37 balls, but it came too late and Rockets finished well short on 142-8.

From BBC

Sam Marcus is the director of services at Power2, the charity that runs this scheme, currently only in London and Manchester.

From BBC