marcella

¹

[ mahr-sel-uh ]

noun

1. a cotton or linen fabric constructed in pique weave, used in the manufacture of vests, mats, etc.

Marcella

²

[ mahr-sel-uh ]

noun

1. a female given name.

Word History and Origins

Origin of marcella¹

First recorded in 1805–15; alteration of Marseilles

Example Sentences

The decision to hire Marcella Fleming Reed of MFR Associates, who investigates workplace harassment and discrimination claims, comes days after four women within SPD filed a $5 million tort claim alleging sexual discrimination and harassment by Chief Adrian Diaz and other department leaders.

From Seattle Times

The five-minute “Heartbeat” is the vision of Marcella “Marci” Swett, whose chalk art has appeared in Downtown Disney.

From Los Angeles Times

“They were dating and they wanted to invite their boyfriends for dinner,” said Bonnell, who used Marcella Hazan’s roast chicken recipe as inspiration for her own.

From Seattle Times

Marcella D'Souza is the director of the Centre for Resilience Studies, and has spent decades working with farmers in rural regions of India.

From BBC

“It may have been OK initially, but you’re still holding this many months later for no reason,” Senior Circuit Judge Harry Edwards said to OAG attorney Marcella Coburn.

From Washington Times