Found 1 items, similar to To make a march.
English → English (gcide) Definition: To make a march March \March\, n. [F. marche.] 1. The act of marching; a movement of soldiers from one stopping place to another; military progress; advance of troops. [1913 Webster] These troops came to the army harassed with a long and wearisome march. --Bacon. [1913 Webster] 2. Hence: Measured and regular advance or movement, like that of soldiers moving in order; stately or deliberate walk; steady onward movement; as, the march of time. [1913 Webster] With solemn march Goes slow and stately by them. --Shak. [1913 Webster] This happens merely because men will not bide their time, but will insist on precipitating the march of affairs. --Buckle. [1913 Webster] 3. The distance passed over in marching; as, an hour's march; a march of twenty miles. [1913 Webster] 4. A piece of music designed or fitted to accompany and guide the movement of troops; a piece of music in the march form. [1913 Webster] The drums presently striking up a march. --Knolles. [1913 Webster] To make a march, (Card Playing), to take all the tricks of a hand, in the game of euchre. [1913 Webster]