First Known Use: before 12th century
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1marrow
noun mar·row \ˈmer-(ˌ)ō, ˈma-(ˌ)rō\
Definition of MARROW
1
a : bone marrow b : the substance of the spinal cord
2
a : the choicest of food b : the seat of animal vigor c : the inmost, best, or essential part : core <personal liberty is the marrow of the American tradition — Clinton Rossiter>
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Origin of MARROW
Middle English marowe, from Old English mearg; akin to Old High German marag marrow, Sanskrit majjan
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2marrow
noun
Definition of MARROW
chiefly Scottish : one of a pair
Origin of MARROW
Middle English marwe, marrow
First Known Use: 1516
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marrow
noun mar·row \ˈmer-ō\
Definition of MARROW for Kids
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marrow
noun mar·row \ˈmar-(ˌ)ō, -ə(-w)\
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