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marrow2

Pronunciation: /ˈmarə/

(also marra, marrer)
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Definition of marrow

noun

Northern English & Scottish
  • 1a friend, companion, or workmate (often used as a form of address):come here, marrer, we need to talk
  • 2something that forms a pair with something else; a counterpart or twin.

Origin:

late Middle English: probably from Old Norse margr 'many', also 'friendly, communicative'

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