march-past

noun

: a filing by : procession

Examples of march-past in a Sentence

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The parade will conclude with a march-past where the Regimental Lieutenant Colonel, Major General Sir Christopher Ghika, will take the salute. Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 15 Mar. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of march-past was in 1832

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“March-past.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/march-past. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.

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