marque

¹ American  

[mahrk] / mɑrk /

noun

1. letter of marque.

2. Obsolete. seizure by way of reprisal or retaliation.

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marque ² American  

[mahrk] / mɑrk /

noun

1. a product model or type, as of a luxury or racing car.

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marque British  

/ mɑːk /

noun

1. a brand of product, esp of a car

2. an emblem or nameplate used to identify a product, esp a car

3. See letter of marque

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Etymology

Origin of marque¹

1375–1425; late Middle English < Middle French < Provençal marca seizure by warrant (originally token) < Germanic; mark ¹

Origin of marque¹

1905–10; < French: literally, mark, sign, noun derivative of marquer to mark, probably dial. derivative of Old French merc, merche boundary, boundary marker < Old Norse merki (from same Germanic base as march ², mark ¹, marque ¹

Example Sentences

As such, several European carmakers, most notably marques such as BMW, Mercedes and Audi, are making some of their largest cars in North America, and some of these vehicles are exported back to Europe.

From BBC

This appears to be the result of a slowing Chinese economy, falling interest in expensive, foreign-badged cars and the rapid growth of local marques, especially in the electric car market.

From BBC

"It is a significant vote of confidence in the Rolls-Royce marque, securing our future in the UK," he added.

From BBC

For Calado and Ferrari, the weekend also finished with the sight of the chequered flag and a landmark victory to cap off the marque's comeback to Le Mans.

From BBC

Tomozawa’s departure comes soon after the club’s largest supporters groups issued statements expressing disappointment in Providence Swedish being the new marque sponsor.

From Seattle Times